the next step is
Cardiac rehab
Cardiac rehabilitation (or rehab) is a comprehensive program to support individuals recovering from heart-related conditions. It helps patients regain strength and confidence, allowing them to lead a healthier and more active life.
Cardiac rehab is the next step in your care after a cardiac event.
“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
Individuals who attend 36 sessions of
cardiac rehab have a
47% lower risk of death
than those who attend only 1 session.
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Why cardiac rehab?
Hear Miss Belinda’s story about how cardiac rehab gave her the strength and support she didn’t know she needed. She graduated from the cardiac rehab program at Henry Ford Hospital Detroit.
What is
Cardiac rehab?
Cardiac rehab programs typically consist of 24–36 1-hour sessions at a rehab facility that are customized to meet your needs.
The cornerstone of these programs is monitored exercise, which aids in rebuilding strength and fostering confidence in a safe environment. Additionally, cardiac rehab offers education and counseling on nutrition, stress management, medication usage, risk factor modification (like quitting smoking), and mental health.
Am I eligible for cardiac rehab?
If you have had one of the following, you may be eligible for cardiac rehab:
✔️ Heart Attack
✔️ Angina
✔️ Cardiac surgery
✔️ Coronary artery angioplasty or stents
✔️ Heart failure
✔️ Heart transplant
✔️ Transcatheter valve replacement
Ask your doctor if cardiac rehab is right for you.
Is cardiac rehab covered by my insurance?
Medicare and most insurance providers cover the cost of cardiac rehab. Depending on the plan, you may be responsible for some out-of-pocket costs, such as a per-session copay. Rehab facility staff can work with you to understand your insurance coverage.
Heart-to-Heart: Real stories of cardiac rehab
In 2025-2026, the MICR and HBOM team interviewed cardiac rehab graduates from across the state for this Heart-to-Heart video series, including patients from Covenant Health Cardiopulmonary Rehab in Saginaw, Corewell East Cardiac Rehab in Farmington Hills, and Henry Ford Cardiac Rehab in Detroit.
We hope these stories reach patients who may have never heard of cardiac rehab, who may have heard but have doubts, but who could undoubtably benefit from trying the program.
Getting Started
Check list
Ready to enroll in a cardiac rehab program?
Review the steps below to help you get started.
#1 Get a referral from your doctor
Ask your cardiologist or primary care provider if you are a good candidate for cardiac rehab. If yes, you may have already recieved a referral or you can ask them to send one for you.
#2 Find rehab programs near you
Search for the closest rehab program to you by searching online or using the linked map.
#3 Complete an initial call
The rehab facility will usually call you within two weeks, but if you haven’t heard from anyone, give the facility a call.
#4 Check your health insurance
Find out if you will be asked to pay an amount out of pocket by calling the phone number on the back of your insurance card.
#5 Get ready for your first session
Make sure to bring a water bottle and gym shoes. Arrive a few minutes early so you can find parking and fill out any required paperwork.
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