Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cardiac rehabilitation is a medically supervised program combining exercise, education, and support to help people recover after a heart attack, heart surgery, or other cardiac event. The program at LMH Health Heart Center is certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
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Cardiac Rehabilitation
At LMH Health Heart Center, cardiac rehabilitation can help you strengthen your heart and live a healthier life.
Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation
The American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation certifies our cardiac rehab program. This means we provide care that meets high standards and meets your needs and goals.
Is Cardiac Rehabilitation Right for Me?
Your doctor might recommend cardiac rehab if you’ve had:
- A heart attack
- A diagnosis of heart disease, including heart failure
- A heart procedure or surgery, like bypass or valve surgery
Benefits of Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cardiac rehab helps you feel better. Cardiac rehab focuses on exercise, diet, medication, and lifestyle changes. It can help you:
- Build your stamina and endurance
- Lose weight and keep it off
- Lower your blood pressure and cholesterol
What to Expect
Your personalized program may include:
- Education – Teaches you to manage risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes
- Emotional support – Provides motivation and helps with stress and anxiety
- Guidance – Helps you return to work and stop tobacco use
- Exercise programs – Strengthens your heart, improves circulation, and reduces lowers heart risks
- Nutrition counseling – Helps you create a heart-healthy diet that fits your tastes and budget
Meet Our Care Team
K. Michael Zabel, MD, FASE
Cardiology
“I don’t think you can go anywhere and get better care from the cardiologists and the nurses and technicians than you can at the LMH Health Heart Center. Most of us have quite a few years of experience, but most of my partners don’t have as much grey hair as I do,” Dr. Michael Zabel says with a smile.
Dr. Zabel earned his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine, and completed his residency and fellowship training in cardiology at Duke University.
“I enjoy treating heart failure patients, those with ischemic heart disease and valvular heart disease, which we’re seeing more of because it tends to be age-related,” he said. “I want my patients to know not to worry too much about this. We can treat almost everything.”
Dr. Zabel is a Fellow of the American Society of Echocardiography and is board certified in cardiovascular disease.
Other Services
Blood Clot Prevention
Anticoagulation management to prevent and safely monitor blood clots
Heart & Vascular Care
Cardiology for heart disease, arrhythmias, and vascular conditions
Heart Failure Care
Treatment and monitoring for heart muscle weakness and heart failure
Heart Health & Disease Prevention
Lifestyle and medical strategies to prevent and manage heart disease
Interventional Radiology
Image-guided minimally invasive procedures for vessels and tumors
