Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

rehabilitationThe Cardiac Rehab and Pulmonary Rehab Programs have been re-opened.

CVMC offers a Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program to address patients with a wide range of heart and lung (cardiac and pulmonary) conditions. The program includes an interdisciplinary plan for increasing physical activity as well as teaching heart-healthy diet, stress reduction and other preventive measures. (Upon completion the rehabilitation program, a patient may join Catawba Valley Medical Center’s Fitness Plus Center. It offers an indoor heated pool, state-of-the-art fitness equipment, exercise classes, nutrition counseling and more.)

For more information about making a referral, to request a list of fees, or for a tour of the Rehabilitation Center, please call 828.326.2131.

2018 Outcomes Report

Cardiac rehab and pulmonary rehab at CVMC is individually tailored to necessary life style changes. The interdisciplinary plan includes:

  • A physician monitored exercise/rehabilitation plan
  • A dietary evaluation and assessment by a registered dietitian
  • Stress management counseling by a psychologist
  • Breathing retraining
  • Cardiac and pulmonary education

Our team of medical professionals include specially trained staff who provide a multidisciplinary plan of care.


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Team members include:

  • Physicians specially trained in Cardiopulmonary disease
  • A program director certified by the American College of Sports Medicine
  • Registered nurses
  • Registered dietician
  • Licensed professional counselor
  • Vocational rehabilitation counselor

Approved diagnosis for program admission to Cardiac Rehabilitation includes:

  • Heart attack
  • Angioplasty/stents
  • Stable angina
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Coronary artery bypass surgery
  • Heart valve repair/replacement
  • Heart transplantation

Approved diagnosis for program admission to Pulmonary Rehabilitation includes:

  • COPD
  • Lung transplantation
  • Pulmonary fibrosis
  • Shortness of breath
  • Lung volume reduction surgery
  • Bronchiectasis
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Pulmonary hypertension
  • Interstitial lung disease

Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation program is certified by the N.C. Division of Facility Services.


810 Fairgrove Church Road SE, Hickory, NC 28602

For more information call 828.326.2131