Baton Rouge General (BRG) announced that its Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Program has been certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). BRG is the only hospital in Baton Rouge with an AACVPR-certified cardiac rehab program.
“We’ve seen the effects COVID-19 has on patients with underlying conditions like heart disease,” said Dr. Lance LaMotte, BRG Cardiac Rehab medical director. “That’s why a program like this is so important. Cardiac rehab helps patients decrease their chances of heart attack or re-hospitalization with a customized plan designed for each patient’s unique circumstances.”
Cardiovascular rehabilitation programs help people recover from a heart attack, bypass surgery, or heart disease faster, improving their quality of life.