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La Lignière

Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Center

Cardiovascular Rehabilitation at the Clinique La Lignière: Who is it for? How to benefit from our different programs in Gland or Crissier?

On this page you'll find details about our Cardiovascular Rehabilitation programs, the medical team, our commitment to quality, admission procedures and all the information you need to organize your stay.

Gland Crissier

Responsables :

Dr Guillaume GRAF
Cardiology
Dr Joris WELKER
Cardiology
Réception - Gland 022 999 64 64
Réception Crissier 021 631 08 50

Responsables :

Dr Guillaume GRAF
Cardiology
Dr Joris WELKER
Cardiology
Service des admissions - Gland 022 999 65 50
Service des admissions - Crissier 021 631 08 50

Who can benefit from the cardiovascular rehabilitation ?

The cardiovascular rehabilitation is for you:

  • If you have suffered from a cardiac event (myocardial infarction, stent placement, heart failure) or after cardiac surgery: coronary bypass surgery, valve replacement or repair, heart transplantation, ventricular assistance.

  • If you have artery problems in your legs or aorta.

  • If you are at high risk of a cardiac event.

Our program helps you adapt your lifestyle habits for better health, and avoid recurrence of cardiac events.

Cardiovascular rehabilitation programs

Depending on your situation and abilities, different options are available for cardiovascular rehabilitation. Your doctor will guide you towards what suits best to your situation.

Inpatient

Gland

3 to 4 weeks of hospitalization in our idyllic setting near the lake and a forest.

Outpatient

Gland Crissier

You stay at home and can take up again your daily activities in parallel with the program. 10 weeks on 3 half-days per week.

The program

The main objectives

  • Avoid recurrence of cardiac events and possible hospitalizations.

  • Return to your professional, familial and leisure activities as quickly as possible, in better shape and in complete safety.

  • Restore your confidence in yourself and in your body.

  • Understand the risk factors and change your habits for a healthier and more balanced life to prevent a new event.

  • Talk to other people in similar situations.

  • Understand better your medical situation and your medications.

The program

Our commitment to the quality of cardiovascular rehabilitation

  • We pay special attention to the duration and intensity of therapies during the stay, exceeding the standards established by the SAKR - SCPRS consortium.

  • We use advanced tools for collecting and sharing patient information to promote an effective interdisciplinary approach.

  • Our ratio of healthcare personnel per bed exceeds the national average, ensuring personalized attention and care.

  • Our clinic is equipped with the most modern and effective medical and therapeutic technologies, guaranteeing high-quality care.

  • We address the holistic needs of our patients, covering physical, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of their rehabilitation.

  • We actively promote health and lifestyle through our principles and awareness programs.

    These points represent averages across our various services, compared to similar healthcare facilities.

Learn more

With over 40 years of experience, the Cardiovascular Rehabilitation service at La Lignière is a pioneer in the French-speaking part of Switzerland. Our recognized expertise is the result of a constant commitment to excellence and innovation. Our proven programs have enabled countless patients to regain their independence. We continuously update our practices based on our observations and the latest research advances, allowing us to master our field thoroughly. As a member of the Adventist partner hospitals, we are proud of our national and international reputation.

The program

The first days in cardiovascular rehabilitation

During your first days in rehabilitation, you will be welcomed upon admission to finalize administrative details. If you come for an inpatient rehabilitation, you will be comfortably settled into your room where you will receive initial nursing care and experience our hotel services.

You will also participate in multiple exercise tests and attend medical and therapeutic appointments, including cardiology and dietetics.

This is an important stage to get to know each other and together establish your rehabilitation journey and goals.

List of equipment
The program

Schedule & highlights

  • Regular medical interviews to adjust your medications and answer all your questions

  • Physical activity program outdoors or indoors depending on the center

  • Information sessions on your illness and advice for resuming daily life

  • Additional prescriptions as needed by the patient

  • Intermediate check-up examinations: echocardiography, electrocardiogram (ECG), ...

  • Our activities are both individual and group-based, offering you tailored moments focusing on your needs as well as opportunities to interact with other patients in similar situations.

Activities are organized to provide both individual and group support, encouraging interaction and mutual support among patients facing similar situations.

The program

List of doctors and therapists involved in the program

Mandatory :

  • Cardiologists

  • Nutritionists

  • Sports instructors

Optional :

  • Caregivers

  • Tabacology nurse

  • Diabetologist

  • Internists

  • Physiotherapists

  • Psychologists

  • Neuropsychologists

  • Other specialists

Recommended follow-up after completing the cardiovascular rehabilitation program

In Gland

A subscription to our Health Center allows you to continue maintaining your physical fitness under the supervision of professionals trained in your health concerns. Our subscriptions are reimbursed by certain insurance companies

We offer the opportunity to continue physical activity sessions at our center through a subscription (Cardiogym - maintenance group) to maintain regular physical activity and its long-term benefits.

In Crissier

We offer the opportunity to continue physical activity sessions at our center through a subscription (Cardiogym - maintenance group) to maintain regular physical activity and its long-term benefits.

Our cardiovascular rehabilitation team

The Doctors
Dr Guillaume GRAF Cardiology Dr Joris WELKER Cardiology Dre Karin KÜRSTEINER Cardiology Dre Evelyne FRACCHIA-CHAILLON Cardiology Dr Lorenzo PUCCI Cardiology
Head Nurses of Care Units & Liaison Nurse

Anne-Laure Berger
HNCU

Christine Ghennai
Liaison nurse

Rachel Dimech
Liaison nurse

Your stay and hotel services

While the primary goal of your stay is your medical recovery, we recognize the importance of the environment during a long-term stay. Our hotel services will provide you with maximum comfort to support your cardiovascular rehabilitation.

Our Rooms Preparing for my stay at the clinic Restauration Spiritual support

Gland
Réception - Gland
La Lignière 5, 1196 Gland
Parking privé Gratuit
Arrêt de bus « Lignière-Dullive »
022 999 64 64
Crissier
Réception Crissier
Bâtiment Square Santé, Chemin des Lentillières 1A, 1023 Crissier
Parking public OASSIS – Gratuit 2h
Arrêt de bus « Crissier-Lentillières »
Horaires réception :
Du lundi au vendredi de 8h30 à 11h et de 14h à 16h
021 631 08 50

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