Health & Wellness

MercyOne Heals All Kinds of Hearts with Cardiac Rehab

Heart health is a critical component to living a long, happy, healthy life. And when it comes to the most important muscle in your body, if you’ve faced a heart attack, heart surgery or other heart condition, your heart’s recovery program can be one of the most important steps to get you back to living your best life.

That’s where MercyOne cardiac rehab comes in. MercyOne’s personalized, three-phase comprehensive program is individually tailored to the needs of patients recovering from a heart-related event.

MercyOne cardiac rehab colleagues include a registered nurse and certified exercise specialists. Education on risk factors and ways to reduce them are presented as well as healthy eating and stress management.

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year. However, only about 44% of all women recognize heart disease as their leading cause of death. It’s important to know your family history and personal risk factors.

Here are a few differences in heart attack symptoms to watch for in women:

  • Pain during sleep
  • Sudden onset of extreme fatigue
  • Drenching sweat
  • Elbow and neck pain
  • Shortness of breath
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Dizziness
  • Tightness in chest
  • Breathlessness

Most cardiac and stroke events can be prevented through education and lifestyle changes, including living a more active lifestyle, eating smart, and managing blood pressure.

Find out how healthy your heart is by taking the heart assessment quiz at MercyOne.org/healthandwellness/health-risk-assessments.

MercyOne cardiac rehab colleagues include a registered nurse and certified exercise specialists. Education on risk factors and ways to reduce them are presented as well as healthy eating and stress management.

Editor’s note: Information was contributed by MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center.

Comment here