Cardiac Rehabilitation & Secondary Prevention Program:

Guide for Referring Physicians

LHSC's Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention Program (CRSP) is an out-patient, multidisciplinary program for cardiac surgical and medical patients. Physician referral is required with no fee for service.

During the 6-month program, patients receive medical management, an exercise program and cardiac risk factor counselling services and education sessions. All therapeutic regimens embrace a gender-specific approach. With an emphasis on comprehensive behavioural modification therapy, CRSP is dedicated to helping patients manage their cardiovascular risk factors in order to resume a productive, active and satisfying lifestyle. The program is a Coordinating site (designated by the MoHLTC) for cardiac rehab programs in Ingersoll, Owen Sound, Sarnia and Chatham. To refer a patient please fax a referal form to 519-667-6532.

Facilities

In-hospital stress lab, clinic, and education space. Treadmills, bicycles, arm ergometer, walking track and complete weight training area provided through community partnership with the London YMCA.

Program Highlights

• Medical Assessment (including exercise stress testing)
• Exercise Program
• Nutrition Counselling
• Weight Intervention Program
• Psychological Services:
  • Smoking Cessation Therapy
  • Women’s Support Group
  • Individual Counselling
  • Group Stress Management Program

Admission Criteria

Diagnosis of:

• Myocardial infarction
• Coronary artery bypass surgery
• Angioplasty
• Stable angina pectoris
• Heart transplantation
• Valvular heart disease
• Cardiomyopathy