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Cardiac/Pulmonary Health
and Fitness
Flagstaff Medical Center’s
Cardiac/Pulmonary Health & Fitness program provides a wide range of
comprehensive services to cardiac and pulmonary patients, post-heart
attack, coronary artery and bypass patients. Designed to support the physical, emotional
and social needs of the patient and family, the program offers a continuum
of care to patients in Northern Arizona. Individuals can learn to reduce their risk factors for heart disease
and have a specialized plan
of care developed by our team.
FMC offers four levels of cardiac and pulmonary fitness programs. A
physician is on site at the medical center during exercise sessions. The programs adhere to
guidelines of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary
Rehabilitation.
Professional Care
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Specialty-trained registered nurses
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Exercise physiologist
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Certified nursing assistant
Phase I Cardiac/Program
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For inpatient cardiac or pulmonary
patients
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Provides comprehensive education regarding patient’s
disease, medications, procedures and care issues
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Provides physical activity as
prescribed by doctor
Phase II Cardiac Program
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This program is designed for cardiac
patients who have had a heart attack or a coronary bypass within the last
year or have stable angina. Also, new indications for cardiac rehab
include valve surgery or stent placement within the last year.
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Program requires stress test by
referring physician or from facility of their choice.
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Initial evaluation is performed by
registered nurse and exercise physiologist.
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There are up to 36 sessions available of 50 minutes each.
The patient is monitored for the entire session; vital signs, heart rhythm and oxygen
saturations are monitored.
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Education is individualized according to
the
patient’s needs, including: relaxation and stress management techniques,
nutrition, medication instruction by a multidisciplinary team. An individualized exercise program is
planned.
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Pulmonary rehabilitation is offered as
a monitored Phase II exercise program for those patients with emphysema
and chronic bronchitis. Respiratory therapists and RNs provide
one-on-one education on home equipment, oxygen use and proper breathing
techniques. The goal of pulmonary rehabilitation is to assist the
patient in coping with their disease and improving the quality of life.
Phase II Pulmonary Program
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This program is designed for pulmonary
patients with emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma with chronic
obstructive cases, etc.
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The initial evaluation includes
a 6-minute walking test.
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Individualized plan of care.
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Each session is 50 minutes of monitored
exercise and includes staff instruction on home equipment, oxygen use,
medications and activity.
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Patients may be instructed in pursed lip
breathing, diaphragmatic breathing techniques, chest percussion and
postural drainage.
Phase III Cardiac/Pulmonary Program
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Phase III is for patients who have
completed Phase II and want to continue exercise in a group setting.
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This maintenance program is for the
more independent patient.
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A cardiac monitor is used as needed.
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Vital signs and pulse oximetry
(measures oxygen in the blood) are checked.
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Usually not covered by insurance
(patients are self-pay)
Phase IV Cardiac/Pulmonary Program
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Phase IV is for patients who have been
in Phase III without complications or hospitalization for three months.
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This maintenance program is for the
more independent patient.
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Vital signs and pulse oximetry
(measures oxygen in the blood) are checked.
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This phase is not covered by
insurance (patients are self-pay).
Education
Once a month, patients meet to discuss the
challenges of dealing with chronic cardiac and pulmonary diseases. This
informal setting provides peer socialization as well as a support network
for participants and family members.
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CONTACT INFORMATIONFor more information call, 928
773-2224.
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Northern Arizona Healthcare - 1200 N. Beaver St., Flagstaff, Ariz.
86001 - 928 779-3366
Flagstaff Medical Center - 1200 N. Beaver St., Flagstaff, Ariz.
86001 - 928 779-3366
Verde Valley Medical Center - 269 S. Candy Lane, Cottonwood, Ariz. 86326 - 928
639-6000
VVMC - Sedona Campus - 3700 W. Highway 89A, Sedona, Ariz., 86336 - 928 204-3000
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