Cardiac Rehab
Your Pathway to Better Health
The Cardiovascular Prevention Program provides a comprehensive, advanced program which supports people with known cardiovascular diseases and their physicians in their attempts to prevent further disease.
This special program is designed to prepare patients and their families to make the appropriate life-style choices that can help optimize their physical, psychological, vocational and social health.
Program Description
A multidisiplinary team comprehensively assesses each patient and develops an appropriate treatment plan consisting of education, physical activity, supervision and counseling.
Benefits
By participating in the Cardiovascular Prevention Program, patients may receive:
- Decreased risk of cardiovascular disease progression
- Improved cardiovascular fitness
- Reduced risk of heart attack or other cardiovascular problems
- Improved sense of well-being
Program Services
Services at the Cardiovascular Prevention Program include:
- Risk factor assessment and evaluation
- Lipid management
- Professionally adjusted exercise regimen
- Counseling and support services
- Education regarding:
- Cardiovascular health
- Nutrition
- Healthy exercising
- Smoking cessation
Multidisciplinary Team
The multidisciplinary team at the Center functions under direction of John Ferullo, M.D., Medical Director for the program. Paul Roland, R.N., M.S.N., serves as program coordinator. Other Team Members include:
- Rehabilitation Nurses
- Nutritionists
- Behavioral Medicine Practitioners
The Facility
The Cardiovascular Prevention Program is located in Worcester Medical Center. The Center has a comfortable climate controlled exercise area which includes telemetry for cardiac monitoring, treadmills, bikes, weights and other cardiovascular equipment. The Center also has a spacious classroom for education and full shower facilities.
Enrolling in the Program
The program is designed to assist patients and their physicians in management of cardiovascular disease. Patients wishing to enter the program should discuss their desire to improve their cardiovascular health with their physician who can then make the appropriate referral. Patients who have had a heart attack, angioplasty or similar procedure, or bypass surgery may benefit from the Center's resources and should speak to their physician to learn more about the program.
Insurance coverage may be provided for some or all of the program. Please call your provider or the Cardiovascular Prevention Program at (508) 363-5177 for more information.
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