Cardiac Care And Rehabilitation Center IN Queens NY | Highland Care Center

1. Cardiac care And Rehabilitation In Queens NY ‘CardioStar’ (CARDIAC CARE PROGRAM) The Cardiac Care Program at Highland Care Center promotes optimum recovery and health for those recovering from heart disease and/or cardiac-related surgery. The goal of the program is to limit the physical effects of cardiac illness and improve cardiovascular fitness and overall health. An INDIVIDUALIZED cardiac-focused plan of care is designed for each patient placed in in our Cardiac Care Program. In collaboration with the patient, this plan is developed, implemented and supervised by a team of which includes physicians, nurses, physical & occupational therapists and consulting nutritional and psychological professionals. HEART-HEALTHY REHAB EDUCATION & SUPPORT Cardiac-focused rehabilitation is a personalized program that aims to help in the recovery of patients who have experienced a heart attack, an acute episode of heart disease, or undergone

2. cardiac surgery. At Highland Care Center, our program, Cardiostar, is carefully designed to meet each individual's unique needs and includes a combination of closely supervised exercise, nutritional counseling, emotional support, and educational resources. Our goal is to help patients regain their strength and confidence, improve their overall health, and reduce the risk of future cardiac events. INDIVIDUALIZED PLAN OF CARE During your stay, our team of licensed therapists and nursing staff will be track your condition and progress round the clock, 7 days a week. Our dedicated staff will continuously track your progress to ensure that you are receiving the best care possible. Additionally, we offer heart-healthy practices including a nutritious diet, daily exercise routines using the latest equipment, and techniques to help you manage any stress related to your condition. We are committed to providing you with the support and resources you need to achieve your health goals. INDIVIDUALIZED PLAN OF CARE Throughout your stay, your condition and progress is monitored 24 hours/7 days per week by a trained team of licensed therapists and nursing staff who continuously track your progress. You will also benefit from heart-healthy practices such as a nutritious diet, daily exercise routines on state-of-the-art equipment and techniques to assist you to cope with the stress related to your condition.

3. EXERCISE AND HEALTH As you proceed through your INDIVIDUALIZED rehab program, you will learn to: ● Exercise safely in order to increase your physical activity and endurance ● Plan and follow a heart-healthy diet ● Reduce your risk for future heart-related problems ● Improve your overall emotional health and well-being OPTIMAL GOALS Cardiac Care Programs, like CardioStar, have consistently shown to improve a patient’s well-being as evidenced by: ● Improved tolerance for physical activity ● Reduced subsequent hospitalizations ● Return to meaningful vocation and leisure activities ● Reduction of significant complications The goals of ‘CardioStar’ are to help you regain your strength, prevent your condition from worsening and reduce our risk of future heart problems.