The Cardiac Rehabilitation Center

Cardiac rehabilitation is an exercise and education program designed to prevent the progression of heart disease and improve quality of life after a heart attack or other heart condition. The Cardiac Rehabilitation Center at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital is nationally certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

Cardiac Rehab Program

Our cardiac rehabilitation program offers a multidisciplinary staff of cardiologists, registered nurses, exercise physiologists, dietitians, certified diabetes educators, and licensed psychologists who help to ensure every detail of your care is addressed. As one of the largest cardiac rehab program in the state of Maryland, we serve a diverse patient population from ages 18-95 and provide exercise sessions, education and screenings to more than 25,000 patient encounters every year.

Cardiac Rehab Health Benefits

• Improves your ability to carry out activities of daily living.
• Reduces your heart disease risk factors.
• Improves your quality of life.
• Improves your outlook and emotional stability.
• Increases your knowledge of your disease and how to manage it.

Cardiac Rehab Program Candidates

Candidates for our cardiac rehabilitation include patient's recovering from:

• Heart Attack
• Angioplasty or Stent
• Bypass Surgery
• Valve Repair or Replacement
• Congestive Heart Failure
• Heart Transplant
• Angina
• Other Cardiovascular Events