Classes & special programs designed especially for you!

See our Education calendar for local classes on heart and vascular health!

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Women's Cardiovascular Center Preventive Cardiology & Rehabilitation Program is a clinical program (outpatient clinic) that utilizes a multidisciplinary team of providers to prevent the occurrence or progression of cardiovascular disease in women. Those who have heart disease or have been treated for heart disease stand to benefit the most. Anyone who wants to lower her risk for heart or vascular disease is a candidate. Call toll free number 1-800-223-1696 (or 1-800-CCF-1696).

Rehabilitation/Fitness Programs

FITT - Individual Exercise Prescriptions
What is an exercise prescription? Exercise prescriptions provide specific information on:
F - frequency
I - intensity(how hard you need to work)
T - type of exercise
T - time or duration ..this allows you to get the most “bang for your buck” from the amount of time you spend exercising.
Call toll free number 1-800-223-1696 (or 1-800-CCF-1696).

Cardiac Rehabilitation promotes healthy lifestyles through education and individually structured exercise programs to reduce the risk of future heart conditions. This is an individualized tailored program in conjunction with your physician. Call 1-800-223-2273, ext. 49353, or locally, call 216/444-9353.

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Rehabilitation is a program for women who have leg fatigue or cramping as a result of blockages in the arteries. This program will help you increase the total amount of time you are able to walk; reduce your leg pain; and help reduce your risk factors for heart and vascular disease. Call 1-800-223-2273, ext. 49353, or locally, call 216/444-9353.

Nutrition Programs & Special Classes

Preventive Cardiology and Rehabilitation Nutrition Program offers a wide range of nutrition services led by experienced and specialized registered dietitians. One-on-one, group session or online nutritional counseling is available. Our comprehensive nutrition sessions include personalized care, realistic goal setting, and eating strategies tailored to your individual needs.
9500 Euclid Avenue, C5
Cleveland, OH 44195
Phone: 216/444-9353 or 800/223-2273, ext. 49353

Online Nutrition Consultation
MyConsult Nutrition Counseling, e-Cleveland Clinic
Preventive Cardiology and Rehabilitation
Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute
Phone: 216/444-3223 or 800/223-2273 ext 43223
E-mail: eClevelandClinic@ccf.org

Preventive Cardiology “Cooking for Your Heart” Culinary Series
Mondays, February 13, March 9, and April 10
and Tuesday, June 6
Learn how to prepare delicious, healthful meals from local culinary experts. In each class, a guest chef and Cleveland Clinic Preventive Cardiology dietitian will team up to provide a cooking demonstration, nutrition tips, recipes with nutrition analysis and taste testing. For more information on this series call (216) 445-4522 or click here to see a class schedule.

Weight Loss

Successful Lifestyle Modification or SLIM program is a supervised exercise, education and nutrition program focused on weight loss and weight management. Depending on your health status you may require a stress test to begin the program. Call 1-800-223-2273, ext. 49353, or locally, call 216/444-9353.

The “Weigh to a Healthy Heart” is a 10-week comprehensive group weight loss program. Our experienced team of physicians, dietitians, counselors and exercise physiologists will help you set realistic weight-loss goals and enhance your heart and vascular health. While the program is customized for you, our group setting provides a supportive community of individuals who, like you, are committed to adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle. For more information, call 216/445-4306 or 800/223-2273, ext. 54306 or Click Here.

Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute Web Chats

• Surgical Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation Transcript (Dr. Gillinov, 2/1/05, WebMD)
• A Closer Look at Heart Treatments” Webcast Archive: ( various Heart Center, 2/26/05, CCF)
• Nonsurgical Treatments for Heart Disease (Dr. Tuzcu, 7/26/05, WebMD)
• Cardiac Imaging: Coronary CTA (Dr. Richard White & Dr. Mario Garcia, 8/16/05, WebMD)

Health Talks
Health Talks are free community seminars held each month at the Cleveland Clinic suburban Family Health Center locations. The seminars feature presentations by leading Cleveland Clinic physicians and allied health professionals.
http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/healthtalk/

Cleveland Clinic Community Health Calendar
http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/calendar/

Cleveland Clinic Support and Education Groups
http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/support/support.asp

Cleveland Clinic Cable Television Programs
http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/TVHealthTalk/

National Women's Health Week, May 14-20, 2006
http://www.4women.gov/whw/

To make an appointment at the Women's Cardiovascular Center, call toll-free 800-223-1696 or locally, 216/444-9343. For more information, click on Contact Us or call the Heart & Vascular Institute Resource Center Nurse at 216/445-9288 or toll-free 866/289-6911.