Maintain a healthier heart.

Cardiac Rehabilitation Services & Treatments

If you have a history of cardiovascular disease, cardiac rehabilitation can help you make lifestyle changes that may improve your health and reduce the risk of future problems. After a heart attack or heart surgery, your risk of death is reduced by approximately 25% if you participate in our program.

Find out more about our services:

Conditions and consultations
Diagnosis and treatment goals
Cardiac Rehabilitation specialists
Referrals
FAQ
Cardiac Rehabilitation locations near you

Conditions and consultations

Our program is designed to help you maintain a healthier heart through supervised exercise sessions and health education. We can help if you have one of these heart issues:

Angioplasty and stents
Cardiomyopathy
Certain congenital heart diseases
Chest pain (angina)
Coronary artery bypass surgery
Coronary artery disease
Heart attack
Heart failure
Heart or lung transplant
Heart valve repair or replacement
Peripheral artery disease
Pulmonary hypertension

Diagnosis and treatments

When you receive a diagnosis that requires cardiac rehabilitation, our team develops treatment goals with your specific needs in mind.

Treatment goals can include:

Change your heart risk factors, such as high blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol.
Decrease your risk of coronary artery disease and other heart conditions.
Gain confidence and strength.
Improve cardiovascular health and fitness.
Learn heart-healthy behaviors, such as regular exercise and a heart-healthy diet.
Learn to cope with heart disease and manage stress.
Manage your weight.
Return to the previous level of activity and work.
Stop smoking.

Cardiac Rehabilitation specialists

Our care team includes heart doctors (cardiologists), exercise physiologists and educators. They supervise your exercise and education program to help you recover from a heart event and reduce the risk of new problems.

Additional care and therapies may be provided by:

Referrals

Medicare and personal insurance may cover all or part of the cost. We recommend that you find out what will be covered by your plan. Call the appointment number of your preferred cardiac rehabilitation location to learn more.

FAQ

What should I bring for my first appointment?

For your first appointment, bring your current prescription information or medical records from non-Mayo Clinic Health System facilities. Complete a medical records release form (PDF) to authorize the transfer of health records from another healthcare facility to us. Visit our Medical Record Forms page for this form and other forms in multiple languages.

What are my payment options, and do you offer financial assistance?

Visit the billing page of your preferred location for information on insurance, billing and payments.

We serve patients in difficult financial circumstances and offer financial assistance to those who have an established need to receive medically necessary services. Learn more about financial assistance options.