Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs in NJ
Mountainside Medical Center’s Cardiac Rehabilitation center is a state-of-the-art facility located within our hospital. Here, we provide medically supervised cardiac rehabilitation fitness programs for members of the community interested in developing an exercise program or lifestyle change within the security of a hospital setting. Our cardiac rehab center is designed to treat individuals with identified cardiovascular disease, as well as those with known risk factors. Our cardiac rehabilitation program is certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. This program is conducted in the Cardiac Fitness Center on the first floor at Mountainside Medical Center. Free valet parking is available for all participants.
Phase II Cardiac Rehabilitation
Phase II Cardiac Rehabilitation is for individuals recovering from one or more of the following conditions:
- Angioplasty with or without a stent
- Congestive heart failure
- Coronary bypass surgery
- Heart attack
- Heart failure
- Heart or lung transplant surgery
- Heart valve repair/replacement
- MI heart attack within one year
- Stable angina
- Valve surgery
Participants work with a team that includes a cardiologist, registered nurses, exercise physiologists and registered dietitians to improve physical fitness and conditioning, learn proper exercise techniques, reduce risk factors and establish and maintain proper dietary habits.
Every participant in our cardiac recovery program must be referred by a physician. This program runs 6 to 12 weeks and is covered by Medicare for qualifying patients. During exercise sessions, your heart rate, blood pressure and heart rhythms are monitored by a telemetry system. Every participant must be referred by a physician and progress reports are sent to the referring physician every 30 days. Phase II Cardiac Rehabilitation is covered by Medicare and most insurance plans for patients with major cardiac diagnoses:
Click here to download the Cardiac Rehabilitation Referral that must be completed and returned by your physician to determine your eligibility. Upon receipt of your completed form, you will be contacted for a private consultation with the Cardiac Rehabilitation staff to discuss and design your personally tailored program.
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Phase III and IV Cardiac Rehabilitation
These affordable, medically supervised, self-pay exercise programs are designed for patients who have a cardiac history or congestive heart failure. If you don’t qualify for Phase II Cardiac Rehabilitation but would still benefit from a medically supervised exercise program, please contact us at (973) 429-6199 or email click here to email our department to discuss reasonably priced options to improve your health and restore your active lifestyle.
Click here to download the Cardiac Rehabilitation Referral that must be completed and returned by your physician to determine your eligibility. Upon receipt of your completed form, you will be contacted for a private consultation with the Cardiac Rehabilitation staff to discuss and design your personally tailored program.