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Cardiac Rehabilitation Clinic (Progression)

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101 Humber College Blvd
Etobicoke, ON
M9V 1R8
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416-494-2120 ext 37021
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Call 911 in emergencies
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Application

Medical referral required

Eligibility / Target Population

Adults 18 years and older with cardiac disease or who have high risk of developing cardiovascular disease

Fees

Most fees covered by OHIP

Languages

English

Area Served

Toronto (Etobicoke) and Vaughan (Woodbridge)

Accessibility

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Description of Services

A supervised outpatient program designed to improve heart health. The program helps individuals recover after experiencing a heart attack, angioplasty (stent), bypass surgery, valve replacement or heart transplant

Serves people who:

  • have chronic heart disease
  • have had heart surgery, or
  • have had a recent heart transplant

Helps prevent the disease from progressing and avoid any repeat heart attacks. Program focuses on education, exercise and positive lifestyle choices

Offers in-person and virtual sessions once a week over the course of 12 weeks

Weekly visits include:

  • interactive heart healthy education
  • aerobic and resistance training
  • flexibility/mobility sessions

Additional services:

  • virtual education session with a registered dietitian
  • virtual cognitive behavioural therapy, offered to eligible patients dealing with anxiety and depression
Last Updated: Sep 20, 2024: Suggest an edit