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After recovering from a heart attack or surgery, patients may still require continued care. Outpatient cardiac rehab helps make this possible with customized plans tailored to individual needs.
At Lower Bucks Hospital, we offer a combination of monitored exercise, education, counseling, and support to help you improve your function and quality of life.
How do I get started? Before leaving the hospital or on your first check-up with your cardiologist, ask for a prescription at our outpatient cardiac rehabilitation center. Call the facility to make an appointment. Current national recommendations suggest that you begin outpatient cardiac rehabilitation one to three weeks after discharge from the hospital.
You can contact Lower Bucks Hospital’s outpatient cardiac rehabilitation center at 215-785-9133.
Dr. Ahmed is Board Certified in Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Medicine, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, Vascular Ultrasound, and Internal Medicine.
He was awarded the Prestigious Award of Fellow of American College of Cardiology (FACC) in 2019 and Fellow of Society of Cardiovascular Interventions in 2020 (FSCAI).
He completed internal medicine, cardiovascular and interventional cardiology training at Drexel University College of Medicine. He was appointed Assistant Professor of Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine.
PHOTO CAP: Dr. Shahzad Ahmed MD, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI, Interventional Cardiologist, Director Cardiology, BMC Cardiology Practice.