Cardiac rehabilitation

At Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute, you have an integrated, multidisciplinary team of experts committed to helping you, as well as your family and caregivers, manage and improve your cardiovascular health. This means you have the “best of the best” working with you – providers with specific expertise in all areas of cardiac rehabilitation providing the treatment and tools you need to help you on your way. Your team may include:  

• cardiologists
• cardiac rehabilitation nurses
• clinical dieticians
• exercise physiologists
• social workers
• spiritual care professionals

Your cardiac rehabilitation team works closely with your cardiologist and primary care provider, giving you peace of mind that you are truly part of one team that is seamlessly connected and working together in your rehabilitation and safe return to performing everyday activities. 

Cardiac rehabilitation services offered 

All cardiac rehab programs are medically supervised. Your rehabilitation follows an individualized treatment plan developed to meet your specific needs. Your plan will include:

• exercise sessions (in clinic, typically several times a week)
• lifestyle education (in clinic)

Components of our treatment plans include:

• Exercise: Cardiovascular-monitored exercise that helps to get your body moving and supports your overall cardiac wellness. Your exercise plan is tailored to individual patient goals and medical history
• Nutrition: Dietary education and support that promote heart-healthy living
• Mind/Body: Educational programs and support groups that help you learn how to manage your current condition, lower your risks and recover both physically and emotionally.  

You will need a referral from your cardiologist or primary care provider for cardiac rehabilitation services.

Your primary care provider or cardiologist can determine whether cardiac rehabilitation is the best next step for you and will:

• evaluate your symptoms and current condition
• provide insight into the type of specialized care you may need for your condition
• refer you for cardiac rehabilitation services

Your cardiac rehabilitation experience begins with a medical assessment, which helps your team understand your condition and needs.

Using the information gathered from your assessment, your team will develop a customized rehabilitation plan that meets your specific needs, supports your recovery, helps you manage your condition and addresses your overall well-being.

Should you require additional specialized care and support outside of cardiac rehabilitation, your cardiac rehabilitation providers will work with your cardiologist and primary care provider to partner with other Allina Health specialists.  Examples of this type of care may include respiratory services, specialized care for pain management, weight management or diabetes care as well as integrative (holistic) treatment at the Penny George® Institute for Health and Healing.

We also want you actively involved in your care. One way you can do that is through the Allina Health account, an online tool that lets you track appointments, review test results, access electronic records, communicate with your team and more.