Available at Epworth Richmond and Epworth Eastern
The HeartSmart Program is a six week out-patient program for patients recovering from an acute cardiac event (such as cardiac surgery, heart attack, or stent insertion), or anyone with known coronary artery disease who is interested in risk factor management.
The program consists of health education, risk factor modification and psychological discussion groups, combined with supervised light exercise.
For more information please read the following brochures:
Fast Track Program
The three week fast track program has been specially designed for people who have had an angioplasty and/or stent insertion. Health education, risk factor modification and psychological discussion groups are combined with supervised light exercise.
Most private health funds and Veteran Affairs fund the HeartSmart program for their members. HeartSmart meets the Heart Foundation recommended standards for Cardiac Rehabilitation.
For further information please contact the HeartSmart Co-ordinator:
Mrs Nanci Thurston 03 9426 6625 or 0419 541 192