Cardiac Rehabilitation - Dignity Health - Woodland Memorial Hospital

We help people recover from a range of heart events and procedures, including: 

• Angina

• Angioplasty (coronary and peripheral)

• Arrhythmias

• Atherectomy

• Atrial fibrillation 

• Cardiac arrest

• Cardiomyopathy

• Carotid artery procedures

• Carotid artery stent placement

• Chest pain

• Coronary artery bypass surgery

• Coronary artery disease

• Coronary stents

• Dilated cardiomyopathy

• Heart attack

• Heart failure

• Metabolic syndrome

• Mitral valve repair surgery

• Peripheral artery disease (PAD)

• Surgical procedures, including open heart surgery

• Transcatheter mitral valve repair

Our cardiovascular rehabilitation program includes a supervised exercise and education program created for individual needs, including managing risk factors, stress, diet and exercise. Our cardiac rehabilitation team helps support lifestyle changes and may help prevent future hospitalizations for cardiovascular disease and related complications.

A team of cardiovascular specialists, dietitians, exercise physiologists, pharmacists and social workers work together to help you reach your goals. Our team also works closely with your doctor for seamless, connected care throughout the program.

We offer a range of cardiovascular specialist supervised classes covering topics such as:

• Anatomy and physiology of the heart, including cardiovascular procedures and surgery

• Coronary risk factor modification

• Diabetes management

• Diet and nutrition

• Exercise

• Stress management

• Emotions and heart disease

• Medications

Our cardiovascular and exercise specialists lead supervised exercise classes to help you learn how to strengthen and protect your heart. During your exercise session, you will:

• Learn your resting and exercise blood pressure and heart rate

• Wear an EKG monitor to track your heart rate and rhythm

• Learn how much rest you need to stay safe

• Receive help monitoring blood sugar and blood cholesterol levels (as needed for diabetes or other health concerns)

Understanding the warning signs and making simple lifestyle changes are essential to heart health and helping prevent heart disease. If you notice any heart disease symptoms, it is important to see a cardiologist for support. For emergencies, always call 911 or head to the nearest ER. 

Common heart disease warning signs can look different in men and women. In men, heart disease warning signs include:

• Chest discomfort

• Fatigue or weakness

• Irregular or rapid heartbeat

• Shortness of breath

• Swelling in the legs or feet

In women, heart disease warning signs include:

• Abdominal pain or heartburn

• Nausea

• Neck, jaw, shoulder or upper back pain

• Shortness of breath

• Sweating and dizziness

• Unusual fatigue

Heart disease can affect anyone, and learning more about factors commonly associated with heart health may help you make informed decisions. Our online heart health questionnaire offers a simple way to explore these factors. Answer a few questions about your health history and lifestyle to receive personalized insights about your potential risk factors. These insights are designed to support conversations with your health care provider about heart health and preventive care.

Take our heart health questionnaire

Most health insurance plans cover cardiac rehabilitation. Coverage can vary based on your plan, provider network and whether a referral is required. Our cardiac rehabilitation program staff can help verify insurance coverage, explain benefits and answer questions before your appointment, so you can focus on your care. If you have questions, call our team at (530) 662-3961, ext. 4531.

You need a referral from your cardiovascular specialist to be eligible for our cardiovascular rehabilitation program. Other eligibility criteria include being diagnosed with coronary artery disease or recently having had a cardiovascular event like a heart attack or a procedure such as heart surgery. If you have questions about eligibility or referrals, call our team at (530) 662-3961, ext. 4531.