Cardiac Rehabilitation is a multi-disciplinary team based in Ayrshire who are here to provide support, advice and education following a cardiac event.
Common conditions we will see include:
- Myocardial Infarction (heart attack)
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (stents)
- Valve replacements and repairs
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts (bypass surgery)
- ICD & pacemaker insertions
- Heart transplant
- Heart failure
- Inherited Cardiac Conditions
How can we help you?
When you are in hospital after a cardiac event, you may be visited by one of our Specialist Nurses. We will chat to you about your cardiac condition and offer support to help you stay well once you get home from hospital.
Following discharge, you may be telephoned by the team to discuss your well-being, medications, progress, any cardiac risk factors and talk about any goals you would like to set. If you prefer, we can host this appointment on Near Me, our video consulting platform, and we can also meet a limited number of patients at our face-to-face clinic.
Research shows that exercise following a cardiac event is incredibly beneficial for your health. Our Specialist Physiotherapists will be able to support you in becoming more active through an individualised, home-based programme. You may be invited to attend a face-to-face rehabilitation class, depending on current COVID-19 restrictions.
We also offer Rehab Outdoor Checks where you can come along to an outdoor location in Ayrshire and meet one of our team for further support and education about your cardiac condition.
We work closely alongside leisure organisations across Ayrshire and we can refer you to the service that best suits your needs and abilities.
Exercise after a heart attack or surgery
Being physically active may mean that you will experience less cardiac symptoms and feel less fatigued. Your heart muscle needs regular exercise to keep it in a good condition and functioning efficiently. Research shows that being active can reduce mild to moderate anxiety and depression. Other health benefits can include:
- Controls blood pressure and heart rate
- Helps improve diabetes control
- Lowers risk of stroke
- Helps you achieve a healthy weight
- Lowers risk of osteoporosis
- Improve cholesterol levels
- Promotes independence in older people
Making small changes to your physical activity can make all the difference to how you feel.
