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CPMC Cardiac Rehabilitation Services

Whether you’re working to reduce your risk for future heart problems, or recovering from a heart attack or surgery, the cardiac rehab experts at California Pacific Medical Center, an affiliate of the Sutter Health network, are ready to help you improve your heart health.

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    Working Toward a Healthier Heart

    California Pacific Medical Center’s cardiac rehabilitation program of exercise and education helps you manage heart-related conditions, reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease, and improve your overall physical fitness and health.

    As one of only two cardiac rehabilitation programs in San Francisco, our center cares for more than 400 individuals each year and is certified by the American Association for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Our cardiac rehab program is conducted by highly-skilled teams of experienced cardiovascular specialists that include cardiologists, registered nurses, physical therapists, exercise physiologists, registered dieticians, psychologists and social workers.

    You may be referred to cardiac rehab after having:

    • Angioplasty or stent replacement
    • Bypass or heart surgery
    • Heart transplant
    • Valve repair or replacement

    Your doctor may also recommend cardiac rehab if you are at risk for or have had a heart attack, heart disease, heart failure or angina.

    There are four phases in the cardiac rehab program. How much time you spend participating in any one phase will depend on your health and how your heart responds.

    Phase I

    Phase I is an inpatient program that typically takes place after you are hospitalized for a heart problem. The goal is to gradually increase your strength, and if you had a heart transplant, avoid rejection of your new heart. You’ll learn what you can do to lower your risk of heart problems in the future.

    Phase II

    If you were in the hospital, Phase II aims to help you easily transition from hospital to home. It emphasizes an exercise program specifically developed to help you get stronger and become more active. You’ll learn how to maintain your health and how to take care of your incisions.

    Phase III

    Your individual exercise program in Phase III focuses on strengthening, stretching, flexibility and aerobics. Your heart rate, blood pressure and other vitals are monitored while you exercise and your progress is tracked. You’ll learn how to monitor your own heart rate and how to adopt lifestyle changes for better heart health.

    Phase IV

    This is the minimally supervised, non-monitored maintenance phase of cardiac rehab. You’ll learn how to make long-term lifestyle changes to your everyday life that will lower the risk of future heart problems. The changes may include exercise routines, weight management, stress management, changes to your diet and quitting smoking.

    Your doctor may refer you for one or more phases, depending on your medical history, cardiovascular needs and diagnostic test results.

    Cardiac Rehabilitation
    2360 Clay Street
    San Francisco, CA 94115
    (415) 600-3361
    (415) 600-1119 fax
    Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
    Closed weekends and holidays

    Cardiac Rehab Exercises While Social Distancing

    Use these videos during COVID-19 restrictions to stay active, calm and safe.

    Cardio Exercise

    These outdoor or indoor exercises can help you maintain cardio workouts during social distancing.

    Cardio Exercise

    Strength Training

    Here’s how to keep muscles strong with simple moves at home, using household items as weights.

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    Stretching

    Follow these stretching demonstrations inside or outdoors to keep joints and muscles in tune.

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    Slow, mindful breathing decrease stress and improve well-being. Here’s how to do it.

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    Doctors at California Pacific Medical Center

    The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
    James Mailhot, M.D.

    James Mailhot, M.D.

    • Cardiovascular Disease

    Patricia Cavero, M.D.

    Patricia Cavero, M.D.

    • Cardiovascular Disease

    Gustin M. Ho, M.D., FACP

    Gustin M. Ho, M.D., FACP

    • Cardiovascular Disease

    Steven L. Blumlein, M.D.

    Steven L. Blumlein, M.D.

    • Cardiovascular Disease

    Harsh Agrawal, M.D.

    Harsh Agrawal, M.D.

    • Cardiovascular Disease

    Peter I. Teng, M.D.

    Peter I. Teng, M.D.

    • Cardiovascular Disease

    Elliott M. Groves, M.D.

    Elliott M. Groves, M.D.

    • Cardiovascular Disease

    James G. Chun, Jr., M.D.

    James G. Chun, Jr., M.D.

    • Cardiovascular Disease

    Charles K. Morris, M.D.

    Charles K. Morris, M.D.

    • Cardiovascular Disease

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