On Oct. 16, Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) hosted a Grand Opening event for its new, first-of-its-kind intensive cardiac rehab facility in Lafayette, located at 425 Settlers Trace Boulevard, Suite 200.
Intensive Cardiac Rehab at Cardiovascular Institute of the South is designed for patients who have recently experienced a life-changing cardiac event, such as a heart attack. Through a holistic approach, the program is tailored to improve health and quality of life and allow for the best possible recovery. This is achieved with a focus on modifying lifestyle behaviors that relate to cardiovascular disease, such as physical activity, nutrition, and stress management. The program offers nutrition, exercise, and behavioral workshops, including cooking demonstrations, one-on-one consultations with a dietician and health coach, fitness assessments, exercise training, and classes with clinical exercise physiologists, and much more.
“Intensive cardiac rehab has proven to increase life expectancy by up to five years,” explained Dr. Wade May, CIS cardiologist and medical director of the CIS Intensive Cardiac Rehab. “It gives patients the opportunity to improve their health, lose weight and feel better, boost their energy, increase endurance and strength, and improve physical and emotional wellbeing. It also teaches self-care techniques that will help patients long after rehab is complete.”
Patients must have a physician referral to join the program. Those interested should ask their physician if they qualify.