Our comprehensive cardiopulmonary rehabilitation programs help patients improve their quality of life. Our team of healthcare professionals works closely with participants and physicians using education, exercise and social support to help participants and their families resume more active and healthy lifestyles. We offer educational programs on topics such as medications, nutrition, lipid management, physical conditioning, stress management, behavior modification, weight loss, smoking cessation and more. Our free outreach support groups such as The Pulmonary Support Group of Akron, Interactive Couples Counseling Group, Mitral Valve Prolapse Group, and The Heart and Mind Discussion Group help people overcome their symptoms through social interaction, education and psychological recovery.
Members share their experiences and learn how to manage their diseases.
200.082 Cardiac Research Heart Center research is distinguished as part of a regional referral network for other area hospitals. Since 1995, Akron General has participated in more than 50 international clinical studies with approximately 500 patients. We strive to empower patients to have a voice in their care, and many patients participating in the trials enjoy a better quality of life because of the advanced treatments they received from Akron General. Patient's 18-92 years of age are actively participating in cardiovascular clinical trials to improve outcomes in interventional cardiology, acute myocardial infarction and chronic congestive heart failure. All rights reserved.