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Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

Getting Back In Action
Whether you're recovering from a heart attack or heart surgery, learning how to prevent future problems and enjoy a full life is critical to your well being. The rehabilitation program at the Heart Institute is the only program in Tampa nationally accredited by the American Academy of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

Our three-phase program begins while patients are still in the hospital with in-room exercises and education. It continues on an outpatient basis with medically monitored exercise and ongoing educational sessions on lifestyle changes for heart patients. The staff includes registered nurses, exercise physiologists, a respiratory therapist and a dietitian.



St. Joseph’s Hospital • 3001 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. • Tampa, FL 33607 • (813) 870-4000