Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab
Baton Rouge General offers a cardiac and pulmonary rehab program to help patients regain a healthy and energetic lifestyle after suffering a heart condition, pulmonary disease or after certain procedures. Our highly trained medical staff guide you through a comprehensive program to help you reach optimum cardiovascular and pulmonary health.
Why would someone need cardiac and pulmonary rehab?
A patient may be referred for cardiac & pulmonary rehab if they have experienced any of the following:
- Angioplasty (balloon procedure)
- Cardiac transplantation
- Coronary bypass surgery
- Heart attack
- Stent implantation
- Stable angina
- Valvular surgery
- Pulmonary or lung disease
What are the benefits of cardiac and pulmonary rehab?
- Improved muscle strength, endurance and flexibility
- Lowered blood pressure and heart rate
- Possible reduction of total cholesterol and increase in HDL “good” cholesterol
To participate in the program, a physician referral is required. Call (225) 763-4452 for more information.
Location
Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet
Side Entrance facing Peyton Drive
(225) 763-4452
Map & Directions
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Amit N. Patel, MDCardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology
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Azeem Khan, MDCardiothoracic Surgery, Robotic Assisted Surgery
- 225-877-2872
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Shane Prejean, MDCardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology
- 985-876-0300
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Fred H. Petty, MDCardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology
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Terry L. Zellmer, MDCardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology
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Curley James "CJ" Bordelon, III, MDCardiology, Cardiovascular Disease
- 225-964-5514
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Kevin Oguayo, MDCardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology
- 225-769-0933
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Venkat R. Surakanti, MDCardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology
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Nakia A. Newsome, MDCardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Nuclear Cardiology
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Victor Q. Tran, MDRobotic Assisted Surgery, Vascular Surgery
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Darrin M. Breaux, MDCardiology, Cardiovascular Disease
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Joseph M. Cefalu, MDCardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology
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Peter Fail, MDCardiology
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Nayan Agarwal, MDCardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology
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Mark Pollet, MDCardiology
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Vinod Chainani, MDCardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology
- 225-465-6810
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Charles A. Thompson, MDCardiology, Cardiovascular Disease
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Lance C. LaMotte, MDCardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology
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M. Vincent Weaver, MDRobotic Assisted Surgery, Vascular Surgery
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Boyd E. Helm, MDCardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology
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Satish Gadi, MDCardiac CT, Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, Interventional Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology
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N. Deepak Thekkoott, MDCardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology
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