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Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation helps you maximize your quality of life with a heart or lung condition or after surgery. With our care, you can experience less stress and anxiety and gain confidence in your ability to accomplish daily activities.
Cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation: Why choose us?
Whether you have a minor concern or a severe heart or lung condition, we equip you with everything you need to live your healthiest life. Highlights of our program include:
National recognition: We are a trusted, nationally ranked health system. U.S. News & World Report ranked Virginia Mason Medical Center No. 1 for heart and vascular care in Washington, Alaska, Montana, Idaho and Oregon for the period of 2023-2024.
Trusted expertise: Our program uses proven techniques to help you maximize your health. Several of our cardiac rehabilitation programs are certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
Comprehensive care: Our cardiac rehabilitation program goes beyond traditional rehab programs, supporting you in all areas of your heart health. In addition to exercise, our intensive cardiac rehabilitation program includes cooking classes, nutritional guidance, smoking cessation and stress management.
Team approach: Our team includes multiple specialists who work together to address all your needs. Our cardiologists work closely with physical therapists, clinical exercise physiologists and dietitians to provide science-backed rehabilitation techniques.
- Personalized care: Getting to know you is essential to our treatment approach. We discuss your challenges, priorities and preferences so that we can provide you with a care plan that fits your life.
What does cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation treat?
Every day, our team provides tools and support to patients with current or previous heart or lung issues. Our program benefits people who have:
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Coping with a heart condition can be stressful, but our team guides you through each step. We provide ongoing care if you have a heart condition such as:
- Angina (chest pain)
- Coronary artery disease (CAD)
- Heart failure
We also help restore your physical and mental well-being after:
- Cardiac surgery, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), heart valve surgery or a heart transplant
- Coronary artery stenting or angioplasty
- Heart attack
- Minimally invasive and interventional heart procedures, such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) or left atrial appendage closure (LAAC)
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If you have a condition that affects your breathing, pulmonary rehabilitation can help you make the most of your lung function. Our respiratory specialists, nurses and exercise physiologists work with you to create a plan tailored to your needs. We help patients with:
- Bronchiectasis
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Emphysema
- Interstitial lung disease
- Lung cancer
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Sarcoidosis
Our specialists can also help you recover from lung surgery and feel your best. We care for patients who have experienced:
- Lung cancer surgery
- Lung volume reduction surgery
- Lung transplant
What to expect with cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation
Your experience in our cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation program is as unique as you are. Our clinical exercise physiologists, nurses and dietitians work together to create a plan that fits your needs, which may include:
- Supervised exercise sessions with close monitoring of your blood pressure, heart rate and oxygen levels
- Education about heart or lung health concerns that affect you
- Home exercise plan designed to set you up for success
- Management of disease symptoms
- Medication guidance
- Nutrition guidance and support
- Smoking cessation support
- Stress management techniques
- Counseling and therapy for mental or emotional health needs
Benefits of cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation
Recovery after a heart attack or heart or lung surgery can seem difficult and overwhelming, but you’re not alone. Cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation provides many positive benefits, including:
- Decreased symptoms of heart or lung disease
- Fewer hospital admissions and readmissions
- Fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression
- Improved ability to perform daily activities
- Increased confidence and emotional well-being
- More energy and easier breathing
- Reduced risk of future heart problems
Contact us
Contact us to learn more about cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation or to schedule an appointment.