Cardiac rehabilitation

At our cardiac rehabilitation center, we offer customized rehabilitation programs for people with heart or vascular problems. Together with our team, you will work to get your physical condition back on track. We help you adopt a healthier lifestyle, exercise more and experience less stress. The cardiac rehabilitation center is accredited by the government.

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Multidisciplinary rehabilitation

Our team is available to all patients who have suffered a heart attack, stenting, heart surgery, pacemaker, ablation or heart failure. At the start of your rehabilitation program, we take an ergospirometry to tailor the exercise schedule to your body. You follow your exercise schedule in a renovated exercise room with high-tech rehabilitation equipment. You can even do H.I.T. training here. After a few weeks of rehabilitation we measure your evolution with a second ergospirometry. We conclude the rehabilitation process with a third ergospirometry.

An ergospirometry (or cycling test) is a test to measure your exercise capacity and requires maximum physical effort. The test is performed on an ergometer bike during which various cardiac and respiratory parameters are recorded. This gives us information about your physical condition and more clarity about a possible cause of reduced performance capacity.

The test is performed only at the request of a physician.

Pathway

We establish a treatment plan in which our greatest goal is to allow you to maintain as much independence as possible in your daily life. Each course is unique. We also offer group lessons where it is possible that your partner / child comes along. These classes include: the role of nutrition in cardiovascular disease, coping with heart disease and relaxation training, CPR class and medical info. During the entire course, you will be followed up through a weekly team meeting where we discuss your evolution. We prepare you to resume your life without worries after the rehabilitation.

team cardio-revalidatie

Our team consists of:

  • The cardiologist-rehabilitator with whom you will first consult to create a customized rehabilitation schedule. At the end of the rehabilitation process you will have a final check-up with the doctor and tips to further improve your condition at home.
  • The physical therapist who will assist you with exercises. These take place in groups, but the exercise schedule is adapted to your level.
  • The dietician will help you with your nutrition plan to achieve a healthy and varied diet and will point out the role of nutrition in cardiovascular diseases.
  • The psychologist will screen you at the beginning of the program for any risk factors such as stress, depression or anxiety and can support you in your disease experience and coping. If needed, you may also receive relaxation training.
  • The social assistant helps you with all kinds of questions or problems around e.g. disability, work resumption, home help, documentation, as well as social, family or financial problems.

Exercise advice

After a heart problem has been diagnosed, it’s completely normal to feel worried about how certain activities might affect your heart. Still, it’s very important to stay active.

In our rehabilitation centre, an entire team is ready to support you throughout your recovery, so you can keep moving at your own pace. In the video below, one of our cardiologists tells you more.

Frequently Asked Questions

The cardio rehabilitation room is located on the third floor of the hospital. From the entrance hall, follow route 164.

Through your health insurance fund, you are offered 45 sessions, for which you as a patient only pay for the co-payment. 

Additional sessions are at the expense of the patient.

Departments

For more information, please contact our cardiologists.
Cardiology

Plan your appointment

Call for an appointment 011 69 95 90