Cardiovascular Progressive Care
After the CRU, the next step in the recover process involves being transferred to the Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit or CPCU. During this second phase of recovery, specially trained critical care nurses with post-surgical and cardiovascular expertise continue to care for and monitor patients.
Close attention and observation remain critical during this phase of recovery. Cardiac rehabilitation staff assists patients to progress to a low level of activity and provide education aimed at helping patients resume activities of daily living. Any lifestyle modifications that will be needed to ensure successful recovery will usually be identified here.