• Benefits of Aerobic Exercise

1. Strengthens the heart

2. Reduces the risk of heart attack & stroke

3. Improves circulation

4. Reduces total cholesterol while increasing "good cholesterol"

5. Helps weight loss and weight control

6. Helps normalize blood pressure

7. Strengthens bones and decreases calcium loss from the bones

8. Tones muscles and develops lean muscle tissue

9. Reduces stress

10. Improves self image

 Who Can Benefit from Cardiac Rehab?

• Patients who have heart disease, such as angina or heart failure, or have had a heart attack.  Patients with unstable angina and chest pain may also benefit.

• Patients who have had coronary bypass surgery or a balloon catheter (PTCA) procedure.

• Patient who have had valve replacement or repair

• Patients who have had a heart transplant.

Almost everyone with heart disease can benefit from some type of cardiac rehab.  No one is too old or too young.  Women benefit from Cardiac Rehab as much as men.

If you have any questions about the program please feel free to contact any staff member with the CardiacRehab program at (308) 995-2172; they will be happy to assist you!  Our best wishes for your success and recovery!

Current Cardiac Rehab hours are as follows:
Monday-Wednesday-Friday: 7:30am to 5:00pm
Tuesday-Thursday:  7:30am to 1:00pm

Phelps Memorial Health Center Cardiac Rehab
located on 14th Street in the
Phelps Memorial Professional Building
1315 Tibbals Street
Holdrege, Nebraska 68949

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