Medical Services
The Shands Jacksonville Cardiac Rehabilitation Program provides heart-monitored exercise training in a supervised, outpatient setting, three times a week for about three months. This includes weekly education to reduce risk factors for heart disease. After completing the program, individuals may continue in the program's fitness maintenance program. The program assists patients with:
- Blood pressure control
- Diabetes management
- Improved conditioning and stamina
- Reduction in cholesterol
- Reduction in symptoms of heart disease
- Smoking cessation
- Stress management
- Weight management
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