Our Heart and Lung team at SRMC is committed to helping you have the healthiest future possible. Our group of physicians that are dedicated specialists in every area of cardiovascular medicine and pulmonology. They work to ensure you receive seamless, quality care and long-term follow-up.
Cardiac Rehabilitation
The Cardiac Rehabilitation outpatient program is designed to help patients resume normal activities and adopt a healthier lifestyle after a cardiac event or surgery. The cardiac rehab multidisciplinary team offers supervised, telemetry monitored exercise, personal risk factor management, nutrition and medication education. Each individual program is designed to meet your fitness and lifestyle needs and goals.
The SRMC Cardiac Rehabilitation is a member of and a certified program from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
Is a referral required?
To enter the Cardiac Rehabilitation program, an order is required by your healthcare provider.
What are the hours of operation for this service?
Cardiac Rehab has sessions scheduled on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Please call the Cardiac Rehab department at 308.254.5825 ext. 1111 for more information.
FAQs
Q. How do I qualify for Cardiac Rehab?
A. The patient must have a recent diagnosis of heart problems such as a heart attack, angina (chest pain), valve replacement surgery, cardiac stents, coronary bypass surgery or congestive heart failure (CHF).
Q. Will insurance pay for my Cardiac Rehab?
A. All referrals are screened to ensure medical necessity and insurance pre-authorization have been met before initiation of the program. Our SRMC financial counselors are willing to work with all participants to develop payments programs and/or financial assistance if needed or requested.
Q. How many Cardiac Rehab sessions will I have?
A. All Medicare patients qualify for 36 sessions. Private insurance is either 18 or 36 sessions depending on the insurance plan.
The Cardiac Rehab team uses the following resource to support the services provided
- American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Guidelines
Certifications and affiliations:
- Cardiac Rehab Registered Nurses (RNs) maintain a current BLS and ACLS certification.
- Registered Dieticians and Pharmacists maintain license requirements according to NE state standards.
Respiratory Therapy
The Respiratory Therapy department offers a full line of cardiopulmonary services. Our Respiratory Therapists are a healthcare specialty that provides diagnostic evaluation, management, education, rehabilitation and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system, ranging from premature infants to the elderly. The Respiratory Therapy staff treats patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. We work with SRMC health care providers and visiting Cardiologists and Pulmonologists to provide optimum care. The Respiratory Therapists are active members of the trauma and cardiopulmonary arrest team.
- General floor care: Nebulizers, MDIs, chest physiotherapy, oxygen therapy
- Pulmonary function tests
- Mechanical ventilation
- BiPAP noninvasive ventilation
- Stress Testing: Cardiac, nuclear, and stress Echocardiograms
- Cardiac Monitors: Holter, event, and ambulatory blood pressure monitors
- Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG)
- Electro-Encephalogram (EEG)
- Echocardiograms
- Industrial mask fit and pulmonary clearance
- Vascular Services
Is a referral required?
All outpatient Respiratory referrals or testing needs to be scheduled in conjunction with a provider order.
What are the hours of operation for this service?
Respiratory Therapists are staffed in the hospital seven days a week. Outpatient Respiratory procedures are typically scheduled Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm.
FAQs
Q. How do we schedule outpatient Cardiopulmonary tests?
A. Please call the Respiratory Therapy Department at 308.254.5825 ext. 1442.
Q. How do we schedule an appointment with a visiting Cardiologist or Pulmonologist?
A. Please call the Outpatient Clinic at 308.254.5067.
What resources are used to provide this service?
- Aurora Denver Cardiology Association
- UCHealth Heart Center of the Rockies
- North Colorado Pulmonology
- Ultra Imaging
List any/all certifications and affiliations that apply for support of this service:
- Fully Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) staff through the National Board for Respiratory Care.
- All Respiratory Therapists are BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP and STABLE certified.
Sleep Lab
Aside from the diagnostic equipment, participating in a sleep study can be similar to spending the night in a hotel room. Patients normally check in between 8 and 9 p.m. and leave the following morning by 5:30 or 6 a.m. The sleep study consists of a noninvasive test called a polysomnogram. Several body functions are monitored during the sleep test. Some of the monitored body functions include the electrical activity of the brain, breathing patterns, oxygen levels, heart rate, muscle tone and wake arousals. The study is completed by a Certified Sleep Tech, and the results are reviewed by Dr. Norman Imes (Doctor of Internal Medicine specializing in Sleep Medicine) and his associates. The results and their recommendations are given to your ordering provider.
Is a referral required?
Sleep studies must be ordered by your health care provider.
What are the hours of operation for this service?
Sleep studies are scheduled every night of the week.
FAQs
Q. Are sleep studies done at SRMC?
A. Yes, sleep studies are done in our sleep lab. They are completed by Western Sleep Medicine, a contracted service of our hospital.
Q. How do I schedule a sleep study?
A. Once your provider has ordered a sleep study, the order is sent to Western Sleep Medicine. Western Sleep Medicine will contact you personally to schedule.
