Cardiac Rehabilitation
If you have a heart problem, or have been identified as being at risk, we can provide a medically supervised program for your rehabilitation needs. Designed to assist patients toward a safe recovery, our certified program draws on the talents of cardiologists, cardiac nurses, dietitians, rehabilitation therapists, physiologists, and vocational counselors.
Rehabilitation usually consists of a warm-up, followed by exercise using a treadmill, stationary cycle, and/or other equipment, and concludes with a gradual cool-down. The process includes monitoring blood pressure, heart rate, and rhythm. Our program can help you make positive changes in your physical activity and nutritional habits, as well as provide assistance in stress management and smoking cessation.

Physician referral required.
Available at Albemarle Hospital, Dare Regional Heart Center, and The Rehab Center.
Cost varies with length of program - service is usually covered by insurance.

HeartFit
Whether you've had heart problems in the past, or just want to lower your risk of future problems, our HeartFit program can help. This medically supervised program of exercise and nutrition counseling is ideal for graduates of our cardiac rehabilitation program, as well as individuals who are at risk for heart disease, but do not yet qualify for rehab. Once enrolled, you'll undergo an exercise and nutrition assessment, and may begin exercising immediately at any of our HeartFit locations.
Physician referral required.
Available at Albemarle Hospital Wellness Center, Dare Regional Heart Center, and The Rehab Center.
Please call for cost - service may be covered by insurance.

Heart Check Plus
Heart Check Plus is a comprehensive coronary risk assessment that provides you with valuable information to help minimize your risk of heart disease, and maximize your efforts toward a healthy lifestyle. The program includes:

• Heart rate and blood pressure checks
• Electrocardiogram
• Blood work - including cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, and glucose
• Treadmill test
• Body fat analysis
• Muscular endurance
• Flexibility
• Lung function
• Nutritional profile - analyzes your current dietary habits to help identify areas that may benefit from change. You will meet with a Registered Dietitian to develop an individualized meal plan to help meet your health needs.
• Fitness profile - personalized exercise program, designed by an exercise physiologist, tailored to your level of fitness, and exercise interest and tolerance.
  Your results are graphically illustrated through a computer analysis, so they're easy to understand.

• Weight loss
• Cholesterol control
• Diabetes self-management, and control
  Using computer-assisted technology, we'll provide you with a copy of your estimated daily nutritional needs, and analyze your current meal plan to help you identify areas you may need to change. You'll also receive a personalized meal plan.