Pioneer Memorial

Sanford Health
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Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

Phase I
  • Implemented as an inpatient program
  • Consiste of education and low-level exercise
  • Designed for patients who have had a myocardial infarction, stable angina or coronary artery bypass surgery.
  • Occurs in a hospital setting
Phase II
  • Implemented as an outpatient program
  • Designed to increase cardiovascular condition through exercise
  • Provides education on coronary artery disease, risk factors, healthy nutrition, and exercise
  • Monitored by RNs who are certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Encourages family participation
  • Designed for patients with stable angina, post heart attack, post balloon angioplasty/stent, or coronary artery bypass grafting
  • Covered by Medicare and most insurance plans
  • You must be referred by a physician for the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.

Cardiac Rehab is scheduled on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Pioneer Memorial. For more information, call (605) 326-5161 (extension 3010).

Phase III
  • Implemented as an outpatient program
  • Designed for individuals who want to develop an independent exercise program to increase cardiovascular condition
  • May be a continuation from Phase II for participants who desire additional guidance in their exercise program, or who are at a high risk for cardiac problems.
  • A self-pay program
  • The physical therapy team directs the Phase II! program at Pioneer Memorial.
Phase IV

This is a transitioning phase back into one's normal routine, and is directed by our physical therapy team. For more information on Phases III & IV, call (605) 326-5161 extension 3009.