Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation

The Ohio State University Medical Center offers a comprehensive rehabilitation program designed to guide you and your family through the recovery process after a heart-related event. The Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation program provides education about the management and prevention of future heart events for people who have recently experienced a heart attack, coronary artery bypass surgery, heart valve surgery, heart transplant, heart/lung transplant, angioplasty/stent placement or angina symptoms.

The Program

Phase I: This cardiac rehabilitation phase is completed during your initial hospital stay. A cardiac rehabilitation member provides education and information to ease the transition from hospital to home.

Phase II: This phase begins after your hospital discharge and includes in-depth education about heart disease risk factors and counseling on lifestyle changes. Exercise is also an important component of this phase. After a rehabilitation physician’s evaluation, you begin a telemetry-monitored and medically supervised exercise program. You may attend up to 36 sessions of exercise depending on your insurance coverage.

Maintenance: Once you have completed Phase II cardiac rehabilitation, you may enter a maintenance program. An ongoing program helps you maintain an exercise regimen and offers continued staff and peer support.

Ohio State’s Medical Center Cardiac Rehabilitation Program is:

Individualized
A member of our cardiac rehabilitation team is assigned to manage your rehabilitative process and develop a program designed to meet your unique needs.

We recognize the importance of education as part of your rehabilitation process. Our cardiac rehabilitation team members provide you and your family with information about heart conditions, lifestyle management and prevention strategies. Educational sessions about nutrition, medications, stress management, cardiovascular and muscle fitness, smoking cessation and other factors contributing to heart disease are available.

Comprehensive
Our cardiac rehabilitation team consists of physicians, nurses, exercise physiologists, pharmacists, dietitians and behavioral medicine specialists. This team of professionals works with you and your family to ensure a successful rehabilitation experience.

Progressive
Our cardiac rehabilitation team is composed of nationally recognized experts who are dedicated to caring for people with heart problems. As part of the OSU Medical Center, the cardiac rehabilitation team has access to the latest in cardiac rehabilitation treatments, therapies and research and brings this progressive technology you.

Supportive
Our cardiac rehab team understands that it can be difficult returning to an active life after being hospitalized for a heart problem. We offer events, classes, support groups, newsletters and plenty of encouragement to help you on your journey.

Effective
Research studies have shown that people who participate in cardiac rehabilitation programs experience less recurrence of heart problems, a more rapid return to work and daily activities and a greater sense of well-being.

Benefits include:

Improved cardiovascular function
Improved fitness level
Reduction in likelihood of future heart attacks and events by promoting improved dietary habits, weight reduction, diabetes, cholesterol and blood pressure treatment, exercise training, smoking cessation and stress reduction
Improved healthy eating habits
Increased muscle tone, stamina and activity tolerance
Reduction of fear or anxiety related to heart condition

Eligibility

Enrollment in the outpatient cardiac rehabilitation program is dependent upon physician referral.

Insurance

Many medical insurance policies cover Phase II cardiac rehabilitation. However, there may be some restrictions on the number of sessions allowed and diagnosis. Maintenance is not recognized as a covered benefit. You should consult with your health insurance carrier or company benefits administrator for an explanation of Phase II coverage.

The outpatient cardiac rehabilitation program is offered at two locations:

OSU Center for Wellness and Prevention
Martha Morehouse Plaza
2050 Kenny Road, Suite 1010
Columbus, Ohio 43221
(614) 293-2800

University Hospitals East
(Phase II only)
1492 E Broad St
Columbus, Ohio
(614) 257-3974