Cardiac Rehabilitation

After a cardiac event, we are committed to not only providing you immediate care, but also offering you the education, tools and support to remain healthy so you can enjoy more of life’s special moments.

Accredited by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR), our cardiac rehabilitation program is a total health and fitness regimen designed to enhance your quality of life after a heart attack, surgery or other heart condition.

Our compassionate team of physicians, exercise specialists, cardiac nurses and care partners will provide you individualized guidance on nutrition, exercise therapy and more to support your recovery.

To learn more or speak to one of our cardiac experts, call the Cardiac Rehabilitation Center at (661) 852-6320.

Phases of Cardiac Rehabilitation

Cardiac rehabilitation occurs in multiple phases. It often involves monitored exercise, nutritional counseling, emotional support and education for you and your family about your condition, risk factors and helpful lifestyle changes. Cardiac rehabilitation programs significantly increase chances of survival after experiencing heart failure and are recommended by the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology.

​Cardiac rehabilitation at Adventist Health Specialty Bakersfield includes:

• A 12-week health and fitness program that educates you on lifestyle changes you can make to slow the progression of cardiac disease and improve your quality of life
• Use of a monitored rehabilitation exercise area
• An opportunity for continuation of exercise program upon completion of the 12-week course

You may benefit from cardiac rehabilitation if your medical history includes:

• Heart attack
• Coronary artery disease
• Heart failure
• Peripheral arterial disease
• Chest pain (angina)
• Cardiomyopathy
• Certain congenital heart diseases
• Coronary artery bypass surgery
• Angioplasty and stents
• Heart transplant
• Heart valve replacement