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UNC Health Care Cardiac Rehabilitation is certified by both the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) and the North Carolina Division of Facility Services.
UNC Health Care Cardiac Rehabilitation offers
multidisciplinary programs combining medically supervised
exercise, education, and counseling. Our programs are designed
to help you recover from a cardiovascular event or surgery,
as well as to manage your risk factors for heart disease.
Those with other health conditions may also benefit from the
exercise and education provided by our programs.
Our programs will help you reduce your risk
of cardiovascular disease and learn to exercise safely. With
the expertise and support of our team of professionals, you
will be able to make lifestyle changes based on targeted risk
factors. Our programs include medically supervised exercise
designed for you by an exercise physiologist. Dietary counseling,
psychological and vocational support, and ongoing health education
classes are also available. Group exercise sessions allow
you to participate with others who have similar risk factors
and medical conditions. Each session consists of a group warm
up, individualized aerobic exercise, and a cool down period.
Nurses trained in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and certified
Exercise Specialists are always in attendance. A physician
is present during all Rehab sessions.
A physician must refer all participants
to our programs. Depending on your diagnosis, your insurance
may or may not cover the cost of our programs. You may ask
your physician to refer you or call our office at 919-843-2158
to request information or referral forms.
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