MetroWest Behavioral Cardio Vascular Program Brochure

CardioVascular Rehabilitation Cardiovascular rehabilitation is a medically supervised program designed to reduce the risk of recurring cardiovascular disease and to improve overall health. Participants learn to follow an effective exercise plan, improve their diet, quit smoking, reduce stress and generally take control of their health –– all with the warm, expert support of our multidisciplinary team, including advanced cardiac life support certified nurses and exercise physiologists. Our CardioVascular Rehab program has important benefits including: • Sustained lifestyle adjustments supporting long-term health • Improved cardiovascular function and risk factor control • More rapid recovery and return to work and play with confidence, safety and a sense of wellness following cardiovascular interventions • enhanced understanding of long-term implications of a healthy cardiovascular lifestyle For More Information For more information about MWMC CardioVascular Program, our support groups and patient education please call 1-800-444- DOCS or visit our website at www.mwmc.com. DYK (Did You Know?) Just as chest pain or angina of the heart can signal a heart attack, intermittent claudication may be considered as “angina of the legs” and may indicate lack of blood flow to the legs. Other symptoms of peripheral arterial disease may include, but are not limited to, the following: • Cool/cold feet to touch • Pain in the legs while lying flat and relieved by a sitting position • Non-healing wound or ulcer http://www.mwmc.com

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