Support & Rehabilitation

We know that heart disease affects our patients, and their families and friends, in many ways. We are committed to providing support and resources for you and your loved ones.

Cardiac Rehabilitation & Education

We offer services designed to assist patients recovering from coronary artery disease and cardiothoracic surgical procedures. Our goal is to improve your general fitness with an emphasis on cardiac conditioning, risk factor modification, cardiac disease education, treatment, and prevention as well as health maintenance.

For more information or to get a referral please call (626) 397-5627.

Your Cardiac Rehab Team

Under the supervision of a cardiologist, your cardiac rehabilitation team works together to coordinate a personalized program for each patient. Your team includes registered nurses, a registered dietitian, and a licensed clinical social worker. Registered nurses supervise all exercise sessions and are certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support techniques and exercise physiology principles. A physician is available at all times.

On average, 94 percent of patients admitted to the program successfully complete their wellness plan.

Heart Wellness

Our Comprehensive Heart Wellness Program includes:

Comprehensive history and screening by registered nurses
Personalized consultation with a registered dietitian, heart-healthy nutrition counseling, diabetes education, body fat testing and cooking classes designed specifically for individuals with heart disease
Individualized exercise program to maintain lifestyle changes
Outpatient access to emotional assessment and counseling, as needed
Stress management, including individual counseling, group lectures and spouse support
Heart-to-Heart mentorship from former heart patients who are available to answer questions from a patient’s perspective

Dedicated Facilities

The Cardiac Rehabilitation Program is located in the Wingate Building, with dedicated rehabilitation facilities and state-of-the-art equipment designed to assist patients in achieving the highest level of cardiac function possible. Services are provided Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Woman on treadmill in cardiac rehab center

Heart & Vascular Resources

These references are shared for educational purposes. Please consult with your physician or appropriate medical provider if you have any questions regarding your health.

Visit the American Heart Association to find out more about heart disease, understand the risk factors, learn to recognize the signs of heart attack, and find information about healthy lifestyle choices.

Heart Association Risk Factors for heart disease including highoblood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, tobacco use, diet, physical inactivity, obesity.

If you’re interested in quitting smoking, check out our Tobacco Cessation pamphlet.

Are you aware that heart disease is the #1 killer of women, more than all forms of cancer in women combined?

Learn more at the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women.

General Heart Resources

Diet

Government Sites / Links and Publications / Journal Links

Professional References & General Nutrition

Products, Recipes and Menus

Herbs & Alternative Medicine

Smoking Cessation

Provides smoking-related literature, resources, custom-designed cessation programs and one-to-one counseling.

American Lung Association – (800) 586-4872
American Lung Association (California) – (323) 935-5864

Provides smoking cessation literature and resources, access to the “Freedom From Smoking” program and 7 Steps To A Smoke-Free Life book.

Nicotine Anonymous for Southern California

Refers to 12 Step self-help support groups for smoking cessation.

American Cancer Society – (800) 227-2345
American Heart Association – (800) 242-8721
American Heart Association (LA County) – (213) 580-1408
Be Tobacco Free.gov

Provides the latest drugs and counseling techniques for the treatment of tobacco use and dependence.

Other Education References & Information

View Our Tobacco Cessation Pamphlet Here.

Patient Stories

Rick

Thirty years ago, Pasadena resident Rick West was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. He underwent treatment for his cancer, which included several rounds of chemotherapy. Although Rick is now cancer-free, his chemotherapy caused aortic valve stenosis — a serious condition in which the aortic valve narrows over time. If left untreated, his stenosis could lead to […]

Fran

Fran Norris Scoble was first diagnosed with a heart murmur as a teenager. Years went by without any cardiac concerns. “It wasn’t serious, so I didn’t think about it very much,” she says. When she was older, Fran began annual checkups to track any changes to her heart function. At this year’s appointment, something alarming […]

Josie

Josie Hanafi has a clear preference when she needs medical care. A clinical lab scientist in our hematology department, Josie chooses to receive care at Huntington Hospital for the same reason she chooses to work here. “I love Huntington Hospital, and I trust all the doctors here,” she says. “I believe in the work we […]

Matthias

Last winter, Matthias Beeguer started coughing, had body aches and found it difficult to breathe deeply. A COVID-19 test came back negative. At the time, there were wildfires in his area, so Matthias thought poor air quality might be the culprit. He continued to have symptoms for months with no answers. One day, when Matthias […]

Mary Lynne

When Mary Lynne Knighten was diagnosed with aortic stenosis — a potentially life-threatening heart condition characterized by the narrowing of the aortic valve opening — she was surprised. She exercised regularly and felt perfectly healthy. She soon began experiencing extreme fatigue and had to nap several times a day. She was often out of breath […]

Tina

As a young, lively working mom of three, Tina Gocke always considered herself a healthy person. Yes, she had occasional migraines and fatigue, but she chalked those symptoms up to a busy life. Tina’s life changed in September 2017, when she was outside playing with her kids. Suddenly she was unable to hold her water […]

Sarah

At age 86, Sarah Raskin benefited from one of the latest innovations in cardiac surgery at Huntington Hospital. She had a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), which is a less invasive option for patients than open-heart surgery. “I had a history of atrial fibrillation and my health was failing,” says Sarah. “I was in need […]

Keith

Keith Jones considers himself one of the luckiest people in the world. His story began 15 years ago, as a Pasadena police officer, when the city of Pasadena provided the benefit of a full-body scan to police leadership. The scan revealed Keith had an aortic aneurysm, which is a bulge in the main artery that […]

Chris

Chris felt pressure in his chest and knew something was terribly wrong. Shortly after his arrival to our Nan and Howard Schow Emergency & Trauma Center, he lost consciousness: “I remember lying down for an x-ray…and awoke again 36 hours later,” he says. At age 32, Chris had experienced a major heart attack. “I could […]

Becky

Becky Ebershoff made being healthy a priority. Leading an active lifestyle, her blood pressure and cholesterol levels were normal. She even had a stress test to confirm her heart was working properly, before suffering a heart attack just two months later. “It never occurred to me that something like this could happen to me,” she […]

View all patient stories here.

Get the Cardiac Care You Need

Call us to learn more about our trusted cardiology services and to receive a physician referral.

Call (800) 903-9233