Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cardiology Programming at Warren Barr Gold Coast
The cardiac rehabilitation program at Warren Barr Gold Coast is designed to promote optimum recovery and health for guests being treated for heart disease and/or cardiac-related surgery. Our goal is to limit the physical effects of cardiac illness and improve overall health and cardiovascular fitness.
Warren Barr Gold Coast’s Cardiac Program has been designed to improve the quality of life for patients with heart, lung, and vascular disease.
Highlights of This Program Include:
COMPLETE ON-SITE EKG TESTING TO ESTABLISH BASELINE CARDIAC PROFILE AND CHEST X-RAY SERVICES
HOSPITAL READMISSION REDUCTION FOCUS FOR PATIENTS THROUGH ON-SITE MEDICAL SPECIALISTS, DIAGNOSTIC TESTS, AND TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES
IN-HOUSE HOSPITAL AFFILIATED COMMUNITY-BASED CARDIOLOGIST THAT MANAGES THE PROGRAM AND CONSULTS ON A DAILY AND WEEKLY BASIS
IN-HOUSE NURSE PRACTITIONER SUPPORT 7-DAYS-A-WEEK TO OVERSEE CARDIAC PATIENTS AND COORDINATE HEALTHCARE PLANS WITH PATIENTS’ PRIMARY PHYSICIAN AND CARDIOLOGIST
MANAGEMENT FOR PACEMAKERS, VENOUS AND ARTERIAL DOPPLER, HATLER MONITORS
PERSONALIZED EDUCATION FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS
Our Expert Staffing Includes
7-Days-a-Week Support
from nurse practitioners to oversee cardiac patients and coordinate efforts with patients’ primary physician, cardiologist, and services. Initial and ongoing assessments as well as physical, occupational and speech therapy from therapists up to seven days a week. A dedicated LVAD trained team is also available as needed. Nutritional services are provided by an on-staff registered dietitian.
Beyond our expert inhouse cardiac rehab team, highlights of this program include:
Board-certified cardiology physician manages the program and consults on weekly cardiac visits
Cardiac beds and chairs available to help patients recover more quickly and to promote venous return to major organs
Cardiac monitoring available if needed
Case management and discharge planning services
Medication management and Milrinone drip support
On-site diagnostics, including labs, EKG, and chest X-ray services
Personalized education for patients and family members