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The Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation program at Regional Medical Center is
one of a very few South Carolina programs that is nationally certified
by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
Offering cardiac and pulmonary programs, both are designed to assist individuals
in regaining and maintaining their maximum quality of life through medically-supervised
physical conditioning in a supportive environment.
The program is open to those who previously experienced heart attacks, cardiac surgery or lung cancer, as well as heart or lung transplant candidates who need rehabilitation therapy in reaching pre-surgery and post-surgery requirements. Those who currently suffer from the following conditions are also eligible:
Each patient team includes a registered nurse, respiratory therapist, dietitian, chaplain, pharmacist, and vocational rehabilitation counselor.
A physician referral is required.