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Quit smoking or
using tobacco
Regular
R
egular aerobic exercise reduces
t the
he amount of cigarettes you want
t to
o smoke and helps you quit.
Reduce cholesterol
& blood pressure
Exercise lowers blood pressure and
total cholesterol and increases good
cholesterol.
HEART
HEALTHY
LIFESTYLE
Research shows that people who
do aerobic exercise regularly — at
moderate intensity, 4 to 5 times a week
for 150 minutes a week — reduce their
risks of heart problems.
Maintain a
healthy weight
More activity will help shed pounds
and control blood pressure, cholesterol,
blood sugar, and aid in relaxation and
stress management.
Eat right
A low-fat diet rich in fruits, vegetables,
and lean protein works with aerobic
e exercise
xercise to burn calories and
s suppress
uppress your appetite.
Control or
avoid diabetes
Jeff erson Hospital Cardiac
Rehabilitation programs off er
each patient an individualized
treatment plan, including
evaluation and instruction on
physical activity, nutrition,
stress management, and other
health-related areas. Often
cardiac patients must learn
to make signifi cant lifestyle
changes. Our staff of critical
care trained nurses and
exercise physiologists provide
rehabilitation and secondary
prevention services in a safe,
monitored environment for
patients with:
• Coronary artery bypass
grafting (CABG)
• Valve repair and replacement
• Heart attack (MI)
• Post PTCA procedure
• Post coronary
stent procedure
• Congestive heart failure
(CHF) EF <35%
• Heart transplantation
• Moderate to severe COPD
• Asbestosis
and pneumoconiosis
Call (412) 469-5045 for
an appointment.
Consistent exercise can benefi t
blood
b
lood sugar levels.
565 Coal Valley Road
Jeff erson Hills, PA 15025