Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit
Patient information
The Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit provides education and exercise for those patients with coronary artery disease, heart failure and other conditions/procedures SCAD, cardiac/valvular surgery and associated risk factor modification needs.
What we do
Our comprehensive Cardiac Rehabilitation Program offers:
- Supervised exercise
- Education
- Lifestyle management
There are no geographical boundaries and there is no fee to attend. We are able to organise interpreter services when necessary.
Entry into the program is prioritised according to requirements, such as the need to return to work.
- Priority patients are generally assessed within 7-10 days from receiving referral
- Other patients are generally assessed within 2-4 weeks from receiving referral
For more information, please contact the Cardiac Rehab Unit on (03) 9076 6227.
All patients are assessed at our Pre-Admission Clinic prior to commencing the program.
Who we care for
We specialise in managing people with:
- Complex cardiac issues
- Younger, fitter people who have a cardiac condition
- People who require assistance to return to work
What to bring
Every time you come
- Medicare card
- Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
- Private health insurance card (if applicable/if you want to use it)
- Adverse drug alert card (if you have one)
- Previous X-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports
- Medicines you need to take while you are here
- List of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes), including medicines you have bought without a prescription, such as herbal supplements and vitamins
- Glasses, hearing aid(s) and/or walking frame if needed
What to wear for rehabilitation or exercise classes
- Comfortable day clothes, such as a tracksuit
- Well-fitting, closed-toe styled shoes with firm grip soles. Do not wear open back, slip-on slippers
Clinic times
Day | Campus | Time |
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Monday | Caulfield Hospital | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
Tuesday | Caulfield Hospital | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
Wednesday | Caulfield Hospital | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
Thursday | Caulfield Hospital | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
Friday | Caulfield Hospital | 8:30 am - 1:30 pm |
Resources
All patient resourcesIn Case Of An Emergency, Call 000