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Cardiac rehabilitation is an evidence-based program to help individuals with a cardiovascular condition achieve a heart healthy lifestyle through exercise, heart healthy nutrition, and risk factor education.

  • Next to your hospital visit, cardiac rehab is the most important part of your recovery.
  • It’s about gathering knowledge, accessing support, and making healthy choices to live your best life.
  • You’ll learn what’s kind of exercise is safe and enjoyable for you, and get guidance to achieve exercise recommendations.
  • You’ll learn about heart healthy eating and how to manage your other risk factors for heart disease.

What to Expect

The Care Team

The team working with you includes:

  • heart doctors (called cardiologists)
  • nurse practitioners
  • registered kinesiologists
  • cardiovascular technologist
  • pharmacist
  • exercise assistants
  • registered dietitians
  • intake coordinators
  • administrative team members

Appointment Information

If you were referred to the program while in hospital, you will be contacted by the coordinator to set up an appointment. If you live closer to another cardiac rehabilitation program, your referral will be sent to the program closest to where you live, but if you would prefer to come to WRHN, please contact us.

If you were not referred while in hospital, but have had a recent heart event or procedure (within the last year), or a diagnosis of heart failure your doctor will need to send a referral. Once we receive the referral form from your doctor, we will call you to book an appointment. We offer in-person and virtual visits.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns regarding referrals, contact the Regional Cardiac Care Coordinator Cardiac Rehab Program:

Phone: 226-806-5911
Fax: 226-806-5912
WRHN @ The Boardwalk – Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Clinic
Medical Centre 2
435 The Boardwalk, Waterloo, ON N2T 0C2

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