It is also designed to reduce each patient's risk of sudden death and reinfarction, control cardiac symptoms, stabilize or reverse the atherosclerotic process, and enhance the psychosocial and vocational status of selected patients. The Cardiac Rehabilitation Program provides services in three phases beginning during hospitalization, followed by a supervised ambulatory outpatient program lasting 2-3 months, and continuing with a maintenance program in a less supervised setting. The program staff includes a UF physician medical director, RN supervisors, exercise fitness specialists, and various resource support staff, such as nutritionists, vocational counselors and smoking cessation counselors. The outpatient phase of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program is operated at the Yates YMCA, conveniently located in downtown, and at the Jewish Community Alliance on the southside. Program sessions are scheduled at both facilities three times a week.
Patients undergo supervised exercise training and risk factor modification.
Telemetry monitoring and emergency resuscitative equipment are maintained on site and exercise sessions are physician attended. Research The Cardiology Research Department is one of the leading cardiovascular research centers in Florida as well as the Southeast Georgia region. Our participation in clinical trials keeps our physicians on the cutting edge of the newest and most exciting technology available today in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease. We are very pleased to provide the opportunity for patients to participate in clinical research trials in our ongoing effort to provide the Jacksonville community and surrounding areas with the most comprehensive therapeutic options available today in Cardiovascular medicine. Our research team consists of 9 cardiologists and 5 nurse coordinators with over 20 years of combined research experience.