Step 3:
Complete an initial call
You can usually expect the cardiac rehab facility to call you within two weeks, but if you haven’t heard from them, give them a call!
While you are waiting, you can prepare answers to questions that rehab staff might ask you during this initial call.
questions you might be asked:
Have this information ready for the call.
- Basic information
Name, date of birth, cardiologist, address, emergency contact, etc. - Smoking status
Do you currently smoke? Have you smoked in the past? If yes, how much? - Risk factors
Do you have obesity, diabetes, or high cholesterol? - Heart symptoms
Since your hospital discharge, have you had any chest pain, tightness, chest pressure, shortness of breath or any other heart disease related symptoms? - Physical Activiy
What is your current level of physical activity? Do you walk or exercise regularly? Do you have any pain that prevents you from being physically active? - Learning challenges
Do you have any issues with vision, hearing, or other things that would make it difficult for you to learn in certain formats? - Transportation
Do you have any concerns about being able to get to your cardiac rehab sessions? - Medications
What medications are you currently taking including dosage and how often you take them.
American Heart Association Discharge Worksheet
A checklist will help you through the days between your discharge from the hospital and follow-up visit with your doctor or initatal call with a cardiac rehab facility.
American Heart Association Medication Worksheet
Use this worksheet to write down important information about your current medications that your doctor or cardiac rehab staff member may ask about.
In a sense, the initial heart surgery saved my life the first time; but cardiac rehab saved it a second time. The rehab people performed a small miracle by restoring my self-confidence.
– John, Cardiac Rehab Participant
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