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preventive and rehabilitative cardiac center
• Personalized, long-term exercise prescription
Improving Your
Heart Health
• Nutrition counseling to help you reduce heart
disease risk factors and maintain a healthy weight
If you’ve had heart problems in the past,
currently have a heart condition or are at
risk for heart disease, taking a proactive
approach to your health can have a
significant impact on longevity.
A “silent” killer, heart disease is the leading
cause of death for both men and women
in the United States. On the positive
side, medical research shows that heart
disease can be reversed and prevented in
three out of four cases by combinations of
exercise, nutrition, stress management and
medication.
• Psychological screening
• Weekly relaxation training
• Stress management and educational lectures (open
to you even after program completion)
professionals available to program participants
are physicians, clinical exercise physiologists,
nutritionists, psychologists, nurses and experts from
related fields. In addition, the world-class clinical,
technological and research resources of Cedars-Sinai
Medical Center are fully utilized for the benefit of
heart patients.
The Preventive and Rehabilitative
Cardiac Center at Cedars-Sinai offers
a comprehensive program of training,
education and support to reduce risk
factors, prevent heart disease and prolong
life. Individuals recovering from heart
surgery, angioplasty, congestive heart
failure, cardiomyopathy, angina, heart
attack and peripheral artery disease have
found that our program can be highly
beneficial in averting or reducing additional
damage to the heart.
Your Affordable Option
Access to Respected
Specialists
• Continual heart monitoring during the first phase
of the program. A telemetry monitor (measuring
instrument) attached to the body sends signals to
a computer that constantly monitors heart activity
during exercise and as appropriate.
Our skilled medical team is experienced
in all aspects of heart wellness, including
medical treatment options, proper diet,
physical conditioning and managing
the stresses of life. Among the caring
Cost is not a roadblock. Rates for services at the center
have been established with affordability in mind. This
is particularly helpful where insurance plans do not
cover charges for cardiac preventive or rehabilitation
services.
Comprehensive Prevention
Program
As a participant, you gain access to a full complement
of services, including:
• Twelve exercise sessions (75 minutes each)
• Periodic heart and blood pressure monitoring
during the remainder of the program
• Reports to your personal physician at the end of the
program to promote continuity of care
• Videotape library of educational materials on heartrelated topics
Support groups are available for an additional fee.
Ideally, the program is most effective when completed
within a four-week period.
Reduced-rate parking with validation is available at
our facility. Metered parking is also nearby.
Start Before You Leave
the Hospital
Our fully comprehensive program gives you a head
start on promoting a healthier heart even as you
recover from your procedure. While you’re still
hospitalized, our experts work with you to begin
rehabilitative services.
Some services are covered under Medicare and
other forms of insurance; others may not be. Our
knowledgeable staff will help you sort out these details
and also offer assistance in determining the physical
and financial options that best suit your needs.
Additional heart-healthy
services
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To help you optimize your heart health and enhance
overall fitness, Cedars-Sinai and the Preventive and
Rehabilitative Cardiac Center offer you access to a
diverse array of highly effective programs and services.
You do not have to be a Cedars-Sinai patient to
take advantage of these services, nor is a physician
referral needed.
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healthcare services at Cedars-Sinai,
call 1-800-CEDARS-1 (1-800-233-2771)
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• Nutrition counseling. Individualized information
on the right amount of food for your body, meal
planning tips, healthy cooking and more help
you keep off unwanted pounds and maximize
well-being.
To schedule an appointment with a professional
from the Preventive and Rehabilitative Cardiac
Center, or for more information, please call
(310) 423-9660.
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• Community exercise classes. Weight training,
cardiovascular exercise sessions (including
underwater treadmill), stretching and flexibility
classes are provided by Cedars-Sinai staff experts.
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• New Leaf Personal Exercise Program. After
measuring your body’s precise response to exercise,
a personalized exercise program is designed to help
you get the greatest benefit from your workouts.
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