The Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation program is an outpatient (ECG) "heart tracing" monitored exercise program located at Harrisburg Medical Center. To improve your quality of life and increase your ability to perform daily tasks, the program provides a structured environment for successful rehabilitation of patients demonstrating any of the following:

CARDIAC

  • Post-Coronary Bypass Surgery
  • Heart Attack
  • Angina
    Stent Placement
    Angioplasty
    Heart Transplant

Pulmonary

  • Chronic Bronchitis
  • Emphysema
  • Black Lung
  • Any other severe chronic obstructive lung disease

Program Goals

In addition to improving your physical condition, this program is designed to educate the patient and family concerning their particular cardiac or pulmonary problem. The program can help make the changes necessary for a more satisfying and fulfilling life. The program goal is to help you return to work or your previous activities at a better level of functioning.

Program Requirements

  • A physician's referral
  • A complete physical examination
  • Stable cardiac symptoms at time of enrollment
  • If patient is in Pulmonary Rehab: a Pulmonary Function Test or Spirometry is required.


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