Compliance is essential to prevent future problems. Only a small percentage of eligible patients are referred to and participate in cardiac rehab programs. Cost and convenience are the usual reasons people give for not attending. Comprehensive cardiac rehab costs a fraction of what one hospitalization for MI, PTCA or CABG costs. One study shows cardiac rehab lowers cardiac re-hospitalization costs in the 3 years following a cardiac event.
Patients return to work sooner, have lower outpatient medical costs and fewer emergency room visits.
Beyond cost-effectiveness and survival, cardiac rehab addresses a spectrum of health and wellness issues. It is a good investment to modify risk factors and improve functional status in eligible patients. Please leave a written note with your physicians secretary, we will be glad to assist you in your search. This miracle baby was born on January 29th, weighing in at 7 lbs. Tracy and Michael are thrilled at the arrival of a baby boy, as on Tracy's side there are currently only little girls.