Your path to recovery
After heart surgery or a cardiac event, your recovery doesn’t end when you leave the hospital. Marshfield Clinic’s cardiac rehabilitation program helps you regain strength, reduce future risks, and return to the life you love — safely and confidently.
Contact us for care
Call: (866) 250-2510; Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Noticing new symptoms? Call your nearest Marshfield Clinic location or visit the Emergency Department if symptoms are severe or sudden.
Why cardiac rehab matters
Cardiac rehab is more than exercise. It’s a comprehensive program designed to:
- Improve your ability to perform daily activities
- Reduce heart disease risk factors
- Boost your quality of life
- Increase your knowledge of your condition and how to manage it
Who benefits from cardiac rehab?
You may benefit if you’ve experienced:
- Heart attack
- Chest pain (angina)
- Angioplasty or stent procedure
- Bypass surgery
- Heart valve surgery
- Heart failure
- Heart transplant
- Cardiomyopathy
What to expect in your program
Our cardiac rehab program typically lasts 12 weeks, with sessions three times per week. Each visit includes:
- Supervised cardiovascular and strength exercises tailored to your abilities
- Blood pressure and heart rate monitoring for safety
- Education classes to identify and reduce cardiac risk factors
- Home exercise guidelines for long-term success
- Nutrition counseling (except at Dickinson, where staff provide education instead)
- Health screenings and progress reports sent to your cardiologist or primary care provider
- At the end of the program, you’ll have better overall fitness and the tools to exercise safely on your own.