This program was developed to provide support and education to patients and their family members after they have been diagnosed with coronary artery disease.
Participating in a rehabilitation program can lower your risk of dying, improve the symptoms related to your heart disease (for example, chest pain from angina), improve cholesterol levels, reduce your stress and improve your quality of life. Our comprehensive evaluation and assessment, counselling and education services can help you stop smoking, start exercising, get stronger and lead a healthier life overall.
Please note: Due to COVID-19, many appointments will be completed virtually.
This program offers:
- Medical evaluation
- Nutritional counseling
- Cholesterol management
- Pharmacy counseling
- Heart health education
- Stress management
- Spouse and family support
- Support to stop smoking
- Exercise guidance specific to you
The cardiovascular rehabilitation program has an inter-professional approach that will build upon the care you received while in the hospital. The cardiovascular rehabilitation team includes Cardiac Rehabilitation Therapists, a Clinical Pharmacist, a Medical Doctor, a Psychiatrist and a Registered Dietitian.
Who we Help
Adults 18 years and older with any one or a combination of the following within the last year may be referred to our program:
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Angioplasty
- Heart Attack
- Bypass Surgery
- Heart Valve Surgery
- Device Implant
- Heart Failure
Location
Main office:
Queensway Health Centre
150 Sherway Dr. 5th Floor
Toronto, ON
M9C 1A5
Contact Information
Telephone: (416) 259-7580 ext. 5998
Fax: (416) 521-4073
Referrals
A referral from a doctor is required
Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation Program - Referral Form (7544 D HR)
Resources for Patients & Their Families
Exercise for Your Heart - The Beat Goes On
Trillium Health Partner’s has developed an exercise video for you to use at home. This resistance training exercise video is specifically designed for cardiac patients or seniors, but is applicable to anyone embarking on a new exercise routine. The video is safe, comprehensive and easy to follow. It features two options for resistance training - Free Weights (dumbbells) and Exercise Tubing.
The video is 36 minutes long and begins with a warm-up, two options for resistance training, and finishes with a cool-down and stretching.
The idea for this video came right from the patients in Trillium’s cardiac rehab program. Resistance training is vital and not always something patients feel comfortable doing at home on their own. This video allows patients to exercise in their home with the company of video instruction.
To Purchase: The Exercise for Your Heart video can be purchased on DVD from the Queensway Health Centre for $20.
To purchase or for more information about this video, please call our department at (416)-259-7580 ext. 5998.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cardiac Rehabilitation
Is it safe?
Yes, cardiac rehabilitation programs are very safe! The program can help you regain your strength, prevent your condition from getting worse and reduce your risk of having heart problems in the future.
Do I need a doctor’s referral?
Yes. Your doctor must refer you to the Cardiovascular Rehabilitation to ensure you are ready to participate. There are recommendations for appropriate times to begin rehabilitation depending on one or more of the following:
- Your own health history
- What heart procedure you had
- The length of time since you were discharged from the hospital
- How your recovery phase has been
- How you are feeling
Is there a fee?
No, there is not a fee to join our program.
You are responsible for parking costs.
Parking vouchers may be purchased from the parking attendant at the Trillium Health Partners – Queensway and Mississauga locations and can be used at both sites.
