UNC Health Care Cardiac Rehabilitation

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UNC Health Care Cardiac Rehabilitation offers multidisciplinary programs combining medically supervised exercise, education, and counseling. Our programs are designed to help you recover from a cardiovascular event or surgery, as well as to manage your risk factors for heart disease. Those with other health conditions may also benefit from the exercise and education provided by our programs.

Our programs will help you improve your cardiovascular health and learn to exercise safely. With the expertise and support of our team of professionals, you will be able to make lifestyle changes based on targeted risk factors. Our programs include medically supervised exercise designed for you by an exercise physiologist. Dietary counseling, psychological and vocational support, and ongoing health education classes are also included. Group exercise sessions allow you to participate with others who have similar risk factors and medical conditions. Each session consists of a group warm up, individualized aerobic exercise, and a cool down period. Nurses trained in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and certified Exercise Specialists are always in attendance. A physician is present during all Rehab sessions.

A physician must refer all participants to our programs. Depending on your diagnosis, your insurance may or may not cover the cost of our programs. You may ask your physician to refer you or call our office at (919) 843-2158 to request information or referral forms.

UNC Health Care Cardiac Rehabilitation is certified by both the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) and the North Carolina Division of Facility Services.