Who is Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab for?
Have you been diagnosed with a heart attack or other heart problems? Have you had a bypass,stint, heart surgery or an angioplasty? If so, our Outpatient Cardiovascular Wellness (Cardiac Rehab) service may help improve your heart’s health.
COPD, emphysema and other lung conditions can also be addressed with cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
How will my heart and lungs benefit?
Pulmonary Rehab helps people with COPD, emphysema, or other lung disorders to increase the efficiency of the heart and lungs through cardiovascular exercise and resistance training.
Help is also available to individuals who would like to lose weight, lower blood pressure, and increase cardiovascular fitness and strength to avoid future health problems.
What can I expect in rehab?
know which Southwest Health System providers in the Cortez and mancos area can help with your breathing and circulation.
Southwest Health System also provides cardiopulmonary therapy.
The American Heart Association has additional information about heart health and recovery. The American Lung Association has useful information about pulmonary rehabilitation.