Cardiology & Cardiac Rehabilitation Services
The Cardiology department at Scheurer Health offers comprehensive cardiology services, including a cardiac rehabilitation program focused on helping patients improve heart health after a cardiac event or heart procedure. Designed for individuals recovering from heart disease or living with cardiovascular risk factors, our supervised cardiac rehab program combines exercise, education and ongoing support to help reduce complications and improve long-term wellness.
Through personalized cardiovascular exercise plans, patients work toward building strength, improving endurance and regaining confidence in their daily activities. The goal of cardiac rehabilitation is to help each patient safely return to a healthier, more active lifestyle while lowering the risk of future heart problems.
Our cardiology team provides coordinated heart care through rehabilitation, testing and ongoing cardiovascular support.
Cardiac Rehab May Be Recommended For You If...
If you have experienced a cardiac event or are living with heart disease, participating in a medically supervised cardiac rehabilitation program can support recovery and improve overall cardiovascular health.
- Heart attack
- Heart surgery
- Chronic heart failure
- Coronary stenting
- Coronary artery bypass surgery
- Stable angina
- Valve repair/replacement
- Other cardiovascular conditions or procedures recommended by your physician
Benefits of Exercise in Cardiac Rehabilitation
Because heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, regular cardiovascular activity can strengthen the heart muscle, improve circulation, and help the body use oxygen more efficiently.
Within the cardiac rehabilitation program, exercise is carefully individualized to safely improve heart rate response and endurance over time. As conditioning improves, the heart becomes more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.
Benefits for Heart Health May Include:
- Lower blood pressure
- Improved blood glucose control
- Improved cholesterol and lipid levels
- Weight management and support for weight loss
- Increased endurance and energy levels
- Reduced risk of future cardiovascular complications
What to Expect In Our Cardiac Rehab Program
Cardiac rehab sessions are held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon, Michigan. Each session is guided by experienced healthcare professionals, and exercise plans are individually prescribed based on each patient’s condition, goals and progress.
The program focuses on improving heart health, increasing physical strength and preparing patients to safely continue exercising independently.
Patients typically begin with short periods of aerobic activity and gradually progress toward a goal of 45 minutes of exercise per session under medical supervision.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cardiac Rehab Program
Cardiac rehabilitation is a medically supervised program designed to help patients recover after a heart attack, heart surgery or other cardiovascular condition. Cardiac rehab combines monitored exercise, education and support to improve heart health and reduce the risk of future heart problems.
Most patients attend cardiac rehabilitation three times per week and complete the program within 30 to 36 visits, depending on their condition, goals and physician recommendations.
Yes. A physician referral is required before beginning cardiac rehabilitation at Scheurer Health.
Patients participating in cardiac rehab may use treadmills, ellipticals, seated ellipticals, NuStep machines and arm crank ergometers during supervised cardiovascular exercise sessions.
Cardiac rehabilitation sessions are offered at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon, Michigan on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
CARDIOLOGY SERVICES, CARDIAC TESTING AND HEART DIAGNOSTICS
In addition to cardiac rehabilitation, Scheurer Health offers cardiac testing services to help diagnose, monitor and manage heart conditions. Cardiac tests are available through our Respiratory Therapy Services department and support patients at every stage of heart care, from evaluation and treatment planning to ongoing monitoring.
These heart diagnostic services help providers evaluate heart rhythm disorders, circulation concerns and other cardiovascular conditions close to home.
Available Cardiac Testing
A cardiac stress test provides vital information on the blood flow through the arteries around the heart during exercise. We offer three different types of stress testing.
- A regular stress test is a basic test that looks for irregular heartbeats while you walk on a treadmill.
- A Cardiolite stress test is an in-depth diagnostic test that helps to identify blockages in arteries around the heart. It uses an IV, and a heart scan is done before and after you walk on the treadmill.
- A pharmacological (nonexercise) stress test is done when you are unable to walk on the treadmill or for other reasons determined by your physician. You will be given a medication that mimics the effects of exercise on your heart. In this test you also receive a scan of your heart before and after you have been given the medication.
An EKG is a test that checks the electrical activity of your heart. Your physician may order this test before you have a surgical procedure.
A Holter monitor test records the heart's electrical activity for 24-48 hours using a portable monitor you wear while carrying out your usual activities. You may be asked to wear a Holter monitor to see if you have a slow, fast or irregular (uneven) heartbeat. Your physician may use it to see how well your medicines are working to treat these problems.
How to Enroll in Cardiac Rehabilitation at Scheurer Health
Scheurer Health’s cardiology team works closely with patients and providers to coordinate cardiac rehabilitation services and ongoing heart care. Once your provider has ordered cardiac rehab, call 989.453.4463 to schedule your appointment and begin recovery close to home in Michigan’s Thumb region.