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AACVPR CERTIFICATION
Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital ’ s cardiovascular rehabilitation program is certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation ( AACVPR ). AACVPR is dedicated to the professional development of its members , through information , networking and educational opportunities . Central to its mission is the improvement in the quality of life for patients and their families .
SUPERVISED EXERCISE THERAPY
New in fiscal year 2020 , the supervised exercise therapy ( SET ) program is designed for peripheral artery disease ( PAD ) patients who are asymptomatic or have leg pain that prevents activity . A patient may benefit from the program if his or her PAD is caused by arterial insufficiency and classic intermittent claudication is present . The lack of activity in PAD patients can cause worsening cardiovascular risk factors , loss of leg strength and eventually disability .
Clinical trials show SET for PAD can help improve functional capacity , decrease painful symptoms and achieve systemic risk-reduction benefits . Following evidence-based protocols from the Vascular Disease Foundation and the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation , the patient may see functional benefits at four to eight weeks with continued improvement over the program ’ s 12 to 24 weeks . This may be achieved by exercising to the level of mild to moderate claudication pain , which has been shown to produce physiological adaptive changes .*
* Source : ACCF / AHA / ACR / SCAI / SIR / SVM / SVN / SVS 2010 Performance Measures for Adults with Peripheral Artery Disease .
To learn more or refer a patient : 214.820.2109 .
KEEP YOUR MOVE IN THE TUBE ®
Keep Your Move In The Tube ® is an innovative approach to cardiac rehab for sternotomy patients . Members of the Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas cardiac rehab team have visited other rehab programs globally and nationally to share the theory and techniques of the program .
Ventricular assist devices patients
Another unique differentiator from other programs is the individualized care plans developed for patients with ventricular assist devices ( VAD ), an external mechanical pump that assists the heart pumping blood throughout the body . One of the most challenging cardiac rehabilitation patients for some programs , ventricular assist device patients are generally in a situation whereby they are bridging to heart transplantation and waiting for an appropriate donor . However , some patients who are not heart transplant candidates may live with a VAD as a longterm solution . The cardiac rehabilitation program in Dallas is adept at caring for these patients , helping them gain strength and stamina during their journey while providing necessary support as each patient strives to achieve the highest quality of life with the device . This specialized expertise is important on the Dallas campus as the Ventricular Assist Device Program at Baylor University Medical Center is one of the largest in the nation . In addition , a variety of cardiac rehab components were the subjects of research studies and clinical trials in fiscal year 2020 . The team also continues to be in the forefront of publications and presentations at national conferences .
Impact of Ischemic Time on Functional Exercise Capacity After Orthotopic Heart Transplantation was selected as a poster presentation at the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation in Montreal , Canada . Ischemic time ( IT ) is an independent risk factor for patients ’ functional exercise capacity ( FEC ) during the months following orthotopic heart transplantation ( OHT ). The OHT recipient ’ s post-transplant FEC , measured in peak VO2 , is directly associated with improved quality of life . There is debate in the literature about the deleterious impact of extended IT on FEC following OHT . Authors : Katelyn D . Brown , Cheryl Cooper , Arturo A . Arce- Esquivel , Jenny Adams , and Robert L . Gottlieb , MD
LEAP FOR LIFE ®
The hospital ’ s heart disease prevention program , Leap for Life ® is comprised of sessions for cardiovascular patients , caregivers and open to the community on heart-healthy topics , risk factor modification and personal goal setting . “ Leap ” stands for Lifestyle Education Awareness Program and has been offered for 13 years . Classes are taught at both the Dallas and Fort Worth location , and virtual classes are now available online .
Attended Leap for Life ® ( FY20 ):
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