What Is a Cardiac Rehab?

Cardiac rehabilitation is a medically supervised program designed to help individuals recover after a heart attack, heart surgery, or other cardiovascular conditions. It includes structured exercise, heart health education, and long-term lifestyle support to improve recovery and reduce future risks.

Why is cardiac rehab important?

• Reduces future heart risks: Helps lower the chances of another heart attack, hospital stay, or complications.
• Improves physical health: Supports strength and endurance through safe, monitored activity.
• Prevents care gaps: Ensures patients follow their treatment plan and receive necessary follow-up care.

Who qualifies for cardiac rehab?

• Heart attack survivors: Patients recovering from a recent heart attack.
• Post-surgery patients: Individuals who have undergone bypass surgery, valve replacement, or stent placement.
• Heart failure management: Patients with chronic heart conditions who need structured rehabilitation.

How Solace can help

Enrolling in cardiac rehab isn’t always straightforward—appointments can be difficult to schedule, insurance approvals may be required, and follow-up care can fall through the cracks. A Solace advocate can schedule your cardiac rehab sessions, ensure all necessary referrals and medical records are shared between providers, and help resolve insurance delays or denied claims. If you need in-home support, they can also help coordinate home health services or transportation to rehab sessions.

What to do next

Struggling to enroll in cardiac rehab or keep up with follow-ups? A Solace advocate can handle the details so you can focus on recovery. 

Find an advocate today.