Cardiac Rehabilitation in New Jersey
Cardiac Rehabilitation is a comprehensive, medically supervised, outpatient program to help patients recover from various heart conditions and cardiac procedures. Our cardiac rehabilitation experts help you return to your highest possible level of function, independence and quality of life after a heart attack or cardiac event. Our cardiac rehabilitation program includes medically prescribed and supervised cardiac exercise, risk factor modification counseling and, in some cases, a follow-up exercise program for those who wish to maintain cardiac health and fitness.
We help patients with heart disease meet their individual treatment goals, including:
- Controlling heart disease risk factors
- Dietary modification
- Endurance and strength training
- Energy conservation techniques
- Improving blood cholesterol
- Improving symptoms
- Increasing exercise tolerance
- Psychosocial & stress management
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Reducing risk of future heart problems
- Cholesterol management
- Diabetes management
- Smoking cessation
- Return to daily functioning
When to Seek Cardiac Rehabilitation
Patients should always consult their physician about a cardiac rehabilitation program. The physician can assess the patient's individual needs and recommend the most appropriate course of action. Early referral to cardiac rehab is often beneficial, so patients shouldn't hesitate to discuss it with their doctor.
We care for patients recovering from these cardiac conditions or heart procedures:
- Angioplasty, including stent (PTCA)
- Coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG)
- Congestive heart failure (CHF)
- Heart attack (myocardial infarction):
- STEMI
- NSTEMI
- Heart transplant
- Left ventricular assist device implant (LVAD)
- Minimally Invasive Heart Procedures
- Robotic Heart Surgery
- Stable angina
- Valve repair or replacement surgery
Our Cardiac Rehabilitation Services
Hackensack Meridian Health offers hospital-based and outpatient cardiac rehabilitation. Services include:- Cardiac health education: Our specialists help patients understand their condition and take steps to manage risk factors.
- Monitored exercise sessions: Patients participate in medically prescribed, supervised cardiac exercise to improve strength, stamina and confidence. During exercise, your heart rate, heart rhythm and blood pressure are monitored.
- Nutritional counseling: Our team provides information on healthy eating tailored to each patient’s lifestyle, cultural needs and preferences.
- Smoking cessation: Smoking is a leading risk factor for heart disease, so we provide smoking cessation counseling to help patients quit.
As you complete your cardiac rehabilitation program, the goal is to continue exercising, remain physically active, and maintain heart healthy lifestyle changes. Whether you join a fitness center, exercise at home or just want to remain active daily, our specialists will help you develop your post-cardiac rehabilitation exercise plan.
Cardiac Rehabilitation Locations
We offer cardiac rehabilitation at several locations across New Jersey, making it easier to get the care you need close to home. Each site provides medically supervised programs designed to help you recover and build strength after a heart event.
Hackensack Meridian Health also has a large network of Pulmonary Rehabilitation locations for those seeking help with chronic lung conditions such as COPD or pulmonary fibrosis.
Hackensack University Medical Center Cardiac Rehabilitation
Address: 20 Prospect Avenue, Suite 200, Hackensack, NJ, 07601
Hours: 6 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Phone: 551-996-3589
Note: SET PAD Program for patients with peripheral artery disease available. Contact Lucia Izzo at Lucia.Izzo@hmhn.org.
Mountainside Medical Center Cardiac Rehabilitation
Address: 1 Bay Ave Montclair, NJ 07042
Hours: 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. (M-F)
Phone: 973-429-6199
Note: Pulmonary rehabilitation Tuesday and Thursday only
JFK University Medical Center - Center for Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab
Address: 65 James Street, Edison NJ 08820
Hours: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. (M-Th); 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Friday)
Phone: 732-321-7722
Note: Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab Phase II Monitored
Bayshore Medical Center Cardiac Rehabilitation
Address: 727 North Beers Street Holmdel NJ 07733
Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (M-W-Th); 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Friday)
Phone: 732-290-7050
Riverview Medical Center Cardiac Rehabilitation
Address: 1 Riverview Plaza Red Bank, NJ 07701
Hours: 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (M-Th); 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Friday)
Phone: 732-530-2528
Ocean University Medical Center Cardiac Rehabilitation
Address: 425 Jack Martin Blvd Brick NJ 08724
Hours: 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (M-W-F); 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (T-Th)
Phone: 732-836-4275
Note: Offer virtual monthly inservices and weekly wellness newsletters
Jackson Health Village Cardiac Rehabilitation
Address: 27 South Cooks Bridge Road, Jackson, NJ 08527
Hours: 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Phone: 732-987-6081
Note: Offer virtual monthly inservices and weekly wellness newsletters
SOMC Cardiac Rehabilitation
Address: 1140 Route 72 West, Manahawkin, NJ, 08050
Hours: 7 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. (M/W/F)
Phone: 609-978-3043
“Our Cardiac Rehabilitation program makes such a difference. When patients are discharged from our program, they look like totally different people from when they came in — and when I hear good things about our program from cardiologists and patients, it means so much.”
Iqbal Jafri, M.D., Medical Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
FAQ’s About Cardiac Rehabilitation
Learn more about cardiac rehabilitation, if you could benefit and what to expect from our program.Excellence:
Our programs are certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). The peer-review process reviews individual facilities for adherence to standards and guidelines developed and published by AACVPR.
Patient Experience:
We work closely with each patient’s cardiologist to provide the most effective and compassionate care. Our team includes physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians, registered nurses, exercise physiologists, registered dietitians, and rehabilitation psychologists.
Innovation:
Our state-of-the-art facilities are equipped with the latest fitness and cardiac monitoring technology. We follow evidence-based best practices for cardiac rehabilitation, improving patient outcomes and promoting independence.
