Care for Cardiac Rehabilitation at University of Colorado Hospital
Why Choose Treatment for Cardiac Rehabilitation at University of Colorado Hospital?
University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) has a full-service cardiac rehabilitation program.
- Private workout gym for cardiovascular patients
- Medically supervised exercise programs
- Personalized nutrition and diet counseling
- Classes on managing your health, exercising safely and more
- Support groups
Also, our Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Immediate Outpatient program is certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
What is Cardiac Rehabilitation?
Cardiac rehabilitation is a program you follow to restore your heart’s functional capacity, which may have been reduced as a result of:
- Coronary artery disease
- Peripheral vascular disease
- Heart attack
- Heart surgery
- Heart transplant
- Minimally invasive procedures to improve blood flow to the heart
- Stable angina (chest pain caused by restricted blood flow to the heart)
Cardiac rehabilitation includes:
- Exercise to strengthen the heart muscle
- Education on maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle
- Behavior modification (e.g., quitting smoking and changes in diet)
Departments offering Cardiac Rehabilitation Services
Cardiac & Vascular Center
Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora
(720) 848-5300