Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

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, or for a tour of the Rehabilitation Center, please call 828-326-2131.

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.

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.