Home Based Cardiac Rehabilitation

Welcome to the Henry Ford Home/Community Based Cardiac Rehabilitation (HBCR) Program

The Home Based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program is designed for patients who are unable to attend the traditional facility based cardiac rehabilitation program at one of our Henry Ford Medical Group locations. This innovative tele-health program uses the free Henry Ford MyChart app and the patient’s own smart phone or other suitable mobile device. This allows patients to exercise in their own homes or community fitness center while being supervised by one of the clinicians in cardiac rehabilitation all done using live two-way videoconferencing. Patients also have access to all of the educational materials used in the traditional cardiac rehabilitation program through short videos focused on their specific health concerns. Patients can view the videos at their own convenience and discuss them or ask questions during their video conference.

Cardiac Rehabilitation Educational Videos

Video Disclaimer: The information in these videos is intended for patients with coronary artery disease or other heart conditions. If you do not have one of these conditions, ask your health care provider if this information applies to you.

Anatomy Part 1

1 - Coronary Anatomy and Heart Disease

2 - Angina and Heart Attack

3 - Medical Tests and Treatment of CAD

4 - Medications

5 - Peripheral Arterial Disease

Anatomy Part 2

1- What is Heart Failure

2- Heart Failure Tests and Treatments

3- Heart Valves and Valvular Disease

4- The Heart’s Electrical System

Eating Out

1- Portion Size Dining Out

2- Fast Food Buffets

Eating Smart

1- Making Calories Count

2- Making Smart Food Choices

3- Understanding Fats and Sodium

4- Building a Healthy Plate

Getting Fit and Staying Healthy

1- Physical Activity

2- Exercise

3- Strength and Balance

4- Resistance Bands for Strength

5- Avoiding Injury

Managing Energy

1- Why Energy Matters

2- Emotions and Energy

3- Identifying Your Purpose

4- Dealing with Setbacks

Smart Shopping

1- Understanding the Label

2- Produce Meat Seafood Deli

3- Dairy Fats and Oils

4- Bread Cereal Frozen Entrees