Cardiac Rehab

Cardio Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Norman

The Norman Regional Heart Hospital's Cardio Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program is one of the few programs in Oklahoma that has achieved certification from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This honor is awarded to programs that demonstrate the highest standards of care and positive outcomes for their patients.

Our program is a comprehensive four-phase service focused on helping participants achieve their optimal level of health and wellness after experiencing a cardiac episode:

Phase I Inpatient phase at the Norman Regional Heart Hospital
Phase II Outpatient phase at The Heart Plaza
Phase III Maintenance phase at The Heart Plaza
Phase IV Independent phase at The Health Club

With the professional expertise of our physicians, nurses, exercise specialists, dietitians and pharmacists, program participants will learn how to:

Exercise within safe limits
Increase energy and endurance
Understand heart disease
Modify risk factors
Understand medications
Control high blood pressure
Develop healthy eating habits
Lose weight
Lower Cholesterol
Improve diabetes
Manage stress
Quit smoking

Medicare and most private insurers cover cardiac rehab. If you have experienced any of the following events, you qualify:

Current stable angina pectoris (chest pain)
Acute myocardial infarction (MI) – within preceding 12 months
Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTCA)
Coronary stent placement
Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)
Heart valve repair/replacement
Heart or heart-lung transplant
Chronic heart failure (CHF)

It is our passion and privilege to help improve your health and well-being.

Testimonials

"These professionals are awesome! The staff eased my anxiety and really helped me through the entire program. I believe their care and attention was a critical factor in repairing my heart damage." Bill H., Norman OK

"Everyone was so friendly, caring and interested in my well-being. They made each visit a very good experience." John C., Moore OK

"All the staff display an admirable commitment to helping patients achieve their best possible progress. Keep up the great work and Thank You!" Jan E., Noble, OK