Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

Open Heart Surgery Handbook

Immediately following surgery, you will be transported to a room on the first floor of the Heart Center and be considered an intensive care patient.

Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU)


As you progress, your condition will be upgraded to constant care and then step-down status.

Cardiac Stepdown Unit

 
A formal Cardiac Rehabilitation Program is a vital part of the recovery process from a heart attack or open heart surgery. 

Cardiac Rehabilitation Program page at Mercy St. Charles Hospital.