preventive and rehabilitative cardiac center • Personalized, long-term exercise prescription Improving Your Heart Health • Nutrition counseling to help you reduce heart disease risk factors and maintain a healthy weight If you’ve had heart problems in the past, currently have a heart condition or are at risk for heart disease, taking a proactive approach to your health can have a significant impact on longevity. A “silent” killer, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. On the positive side, medical research shows that heart disease can be reversed and prevented in three out of four cases by combinations of exercise, nutrition, stress management and medication. • Psychological screening • Weekly relaxation training • Stress management and educational lectures (open to you even after program completion) professionals available to program participants are physicians, clinical exercise physiologists, nutritionists, psychologists, nurses and experts from related fields. In addition, the world-class clinical, technological and research resources of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center are fully utilized for the benefit of heart patients. The Preventive and Rehabilitative Cardiac Center at Cedars-Sinai offers a comprehensive program of training, education and support to reduce risk factors, prevent heart disease and prolong life. Individuals recovering from heart surgery, angioplasty, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy, angina, heart attack and peripheral artery disease have found that our program can be highly beneficial in averting or reducing additional damage to the heart. Your Affordable Option Access to Respected Specialists • Continual heart monitoring during the first phase of the program. A telemetry monitor (measuring instrument) attached to the body sends signals to a computer that constantly monitors heart activity during exercise and as appropriate. Our skilled medical team is experienced in all aspects of heart wellness, including medical treatment options, proper diet, physical conditioning and managing the stresses of life. Among the caring Cost is not a roadblock. Rates for services at the center have been established with affordability in mind. This is particularly helpful where insurance plans do not cover charges for cardiac preventive or rehabilitation services. Comprehensive Prevention Program As a participant, you gain access to a full complement of services, including: • Twelve exercise sessions (75 minutes each) • Periodic heart and blood pressure monitoring during the remainder of the program • Reports to your personal physician at the end of the program to promote continuity of care • Videotape library of educational materials on heartrelated topics Support groups are available for an additional fee. Ideally, the program is most effective when completed within a four-week period. Reduced-rate parking with validation is available at our facility. Metered parking is also nearby. Start Before You Leave the Hospital Our fully comprehensive program gives you a head start on promoting a healthier heart even as you recover from your procedure. While you’re still hospitalized, our experts work with you to begin rehabilitative services. Some services are covered under Medicare and other forms of insurance; others may not be. Our knowledgeable staff will help you sort out these details and also offer assistance in determining the physical and financial options that best suit your needs. Additional heart-healthy services CEDARS-SINAI VISITOR PARKING To help you optimize your heart health and enhance overall fitness, Cedars-Sinai and the Preventive and Rehabilitative Cardiac Center offer you access to a diverse array of highly effective programs and services. You do not have to be a Cedars-Sinai patient to take advantage of these services, nor is a physician referral needed. Map not to scale P9 Cancer Center Parking Saperstein Critical Care Tower North Tower P West Parking East Parking Medical Office Towers For more information on other healthcare services at Cedars-Sinai, call 1-800-CEDARS-1 (1-800-233-2771) 24 hours a day, seven days a week. ©2012 Cedars-Sinai CB0106 (10/12) VD BL Preventive and Rehabilitative Cardiac Center 8631 W. Third Street, Suite 740E Los Angeles, CA 90048 www.cedars-sinai.edu/prcc phone 310.423.9660 E *Imaging Center patients only NT CE Non-Validated parking P VI P AT COLG E AVE N SA Validated parking Mark Goodson Building S. P P4 Parking Garage LA CIENEGA BLVD THIRD STREET P ing P SHERBOURNE DR Employee Parking Area Closed for Construction on Build Thalians Health Center Harvey Morse Conf. Center k Goods To Mar P3 South Tower LA CIENEGA BLVD P *Valet P5 GRACIE ALLEN DR • Nutrition counseling. Individualized information on the right amount of food for your body, meal planning tips, healthy cooking and more help you keep off unwanted pounds and maximize well-being. To schedule an appointment with a professional from the Preventive and Rehabilitative Cardiac Center, or for more information, please call (310) 423-9660. S. Mark Taper Foundation Imaging Center Becker Building Beverly Center Parking B LV D Visitor Parking Admission/Discharge • Community exercise classes. Weight training, cardiovascular exercise sessions (including underwater treadmill), stretching and flexibility classes are provided by Cedars-Sinai staff experts. Samuel Oschin Cancer Center NTE P1 V IC E Visitor Parking GEORGE BURNS DR Spielberg Building P2 P6 Davis Research Building SA N Atrium Building Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute Cedars-Sinai Outpatient Services Building BEVERLY BLVD ROBERTSON BLVD • New Leaf Personal Exercise Program. After measuring your body’s precise response to exercise, a personalized exercise program is designed to help you get the greatest benefit from your workouts. preventive and rehabilitative cardiac center
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