Cardiac Rehabilitation is ideal for those who have experienced a heart attack, have had heart surgery, have had a heart-related procedure such as a cardiac stent or angioplasty, chest pain or congestive heart failure. It is designed to help patients recover from their heart procedure, increase their physical activity, and provide education and counseling to help the patients reduce their cardiac risks.
CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System partners with Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehab (ICR) to provide an enhanced cardiac rehabilitation program that focuses on a complete lifestyle change, and offers the opportunity for improved health outcomes through education and exercise endurance, which leads to a decreased chance of complications and reduced readmission. There is also the opportunity for those members of the community who do not qualify for insurance reimbursement for the Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehab to perform Traditional Cardiac Rehab at our facility. Learn more
Qualifying Events for Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehab
- Acute myocardial infarction (within the preceding 12 months)
- Coronary artery bypass surgery (no time limit- based on medical necessity)
- Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty and/or stenting procedure (no time limit)
- Stable Angina Pectoris (no time limit)
- Heart or heart-lung transplant (no time limit)
- Heart valve repair or replacement (no time limit