Cardiac Care

This comprehensive in-home care and teaching program is for patients needing help managing acute and chronic conditions such as coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction and angina, and for those needing help managing risk factors for heart conditions and strokes. The program's educational approach progressively increases the patient’s understanding of heart disease and blood vessel conditions. Patients also learn about the medications, diet and lifestyle modifications that help to control their heart disease and blood vessel conditions.

Program Components

Health status and educational needs assessment
Development of an individualized care plan with specific educational goals
Skilled care as ordered by a physician and based on established protocols
Educational, easy-to-read “Heart Smart” patient manual
Emphasis on diet and its role in controlling cholesterol
Involvement of the patient’s family members in the learning process
Coordination and communication with the patient’s physician and other health care providers
Outcomes reporting on key disease-specific indicators and patient satisfaction

Program Staff

Nurses who care for our cardiac patients are specially trained in heart disease and cardiovascular conditions, and are regularly updated on new treatment and monitoring techniques. Home health aides also receive training in the special needs of patients with cardiac conditions, with an emphasis on recommended diet and nutrition.

Additional Resources

American Heart Association

WebMD - Heart Disease Health Center

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Heart Disease

Service Availability

Texas - San Antonio/New Braunfels

Virginia - Reston/Annandale