PVD Exercise Program
Peripheral Vascular Disease Exercise Program
PROGRAM COMPONENTS
Program is designed to improve PVD symptoms and fitness levels. Each participant will be individually evaluated to determine appropriate exercise session schedule. Exercise sessions are available Monday-Friday. Each exercise session consists of:
- Warm-up exercises
- Treadmill walking (in small increments of 3-5 minutes, followed by brief rest breaks, for up to 35 minutes or as tolerated.)
- Cool-down exercises
Each participant will be individually evaluated based upon medical history and fitness goals to determine appropriate schedule and level of supervision necessary. Program typically consists of supervised exercise sessions 3X/week for 12 weeks. Individual and group education is offered on topics such as:
- Smoking Cessation
- Weight Management
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Hyperlipidemia
- Other cardiac risk factors
For more information on vascular conditions, tests and treatments, click here.
MONITORING
Participants in the PVD program with a cardiac history will have ECG monitoring the first of each month. If necessary, additional monitoring is available on an as needed basis. Progress reports and special communications are provided to personal physicians. Participants will have their blood pressure and heart rates taken as appropriate.
Every participant who enrolls in the PVD program will have an orientation with a nurse. The nurse will review medical history, medications, and program guidelines.
Orientation Fee: $25.00 Orientation fees are due at the time of orientation session.
Individual Monthly Fee: $40.00
Physician referral is required prior to participation. These exercise sessions offer you proper exercise and education with the reassurance that proper supervision is available. The Mercy Health & Fitness Center is open to the public. If spouses, family, and friends are interested in joining the fitness center or have any questions regarding this program, please see a staff member or call 330-966-8997.
Vascular Disease Facts: Over 8 million Americans have peripheral artery disease (PAD) and many don’t know they have it. Over 2 million Americans have pain in their legs when walking which goes away when resting (claudication).
6200 Whipple Ave. N.W.
North Canton, OH. 44720
330-966-8997
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If You Could Save Lives... Would You?
You have the power to help save lives by participating in the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3). We are inviting men and women, 30 - 65 years of age, who have never been diagnosed with cancer to join this historic study. The purpose of CPS-3 is to better understand factors that cause or prevent cancer and to ultimately eliminate cancer as a major health problem for this and future generations.
Participation is easy, involving only two steps.
1. Enroll at one of the local events below*. Participants are encouraged to register at: www.seeuthere.com/cps3enroll/mercycancercenter
2. Fill out mailed surveys at home every few years to update your information.
* Read and sign an informed consent form, complete a brief written survey, provide a wait circumference measurement and a small blood sample, taken by a certified, trained phlebotomist.
6/19/12 - MERCY MEDICAL CENTER
1320 Mercy Drive, NW, Canton (Use Cancer Center, 12th St. entrance)
(8 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.)
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125 Canton Road, Carrollton
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These events are sponsored by the American Cancer Society and supported by Mercy Cancer Center, a leader in cancer care in our community.
For more information:
Web: www.cancer.org/cps3 email: cps3@cancer.org Toll-free: 1-888-604-5888
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Mercy Leads The Nation AGAIN With A State-Of-The-Art Cardiac Cath Lab In Our Emergency Department
"Time is Muscle"
That's what heart specialists say about heart muscle damage incurred with every passing second of a heart attack. Every moment lost means damage to the heart muscle, resulting in diminished chances for survival and lost quality of life. That is why Mercy has dramatically reduced the transition period from Emergency Department to Cardiac Catheterization Lab to mere seconds!
When the unthinkable happens... think Mercy.
HOW THE ED CATH LAB SAVES TIME:
EMS crew relays vital information to Emergency Chest Pain Center en route toMercy.
Emergency Chest Pain Center Team makes diagnosis and prepares for patient’s arrival.
Patient is admitted directly to ED Cath Lab for procedure to begin.
Reduced time results in increased survival rates, faster recovery and higher quality of life.
