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Cardiac rehabilitation: the gateway for secondary prevention

Heart BMJ

Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a multidisciplinary supervised programme which typically consists of tailored exercise and education on lifestyle management and risk factor modification in cardiac patients. Despite the benefits of CR, it is underutilised, generally in the 20%–30% range for eligible patients.

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Adherence to phase I cardiac rehabilitation in post-PCI patients: a latent class analysis

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

While percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) repairs narrowed arteries and extends patients' lives, cardiac rehabilitation offers additional benefits post-PCI. Latent class analysis identified potential categories of adherence to phase I cardiac rehabilitation in post-PCI patients.

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Strengthening Your Heart With Cardiac Rehabilitation

AMS Cardiology

Cardiac rehabilitation is a crucial component of recovery and long-term heart health for individuals who have experienced heart-related issues. This comprehensive program overseen by a cardiac rehabilitation specialist offers numerous benefits that can significantly improve quality of life and reduce the risk of future cardiac events.

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The Vital Role of Cardiac Rehabilitation After a Heart Event

MIBHS

If you’ve recently experienced a heart attack, heart surgery, or been diagnosed with heart disease, your doctor has likely recommended cardiac rehabilitation. This medically supervised program is designed to help you recover and improve your cardiovascular health through exercise, education, and lifestyle modifications.

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A multi-site mixed-method evaluation of ‘Cardiac College for Women’ implementation: perspectives of cardiac rehabilitation patients and providers

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

A Cardiac College for Women curriculum was developed to address the dearth of women-focused cardiac rehabilitation (CR) education. This study investigated: (1) patient utilization of the education; (2) acceptability and applicability of the education; as well as (3) patient and CR providers’ experiences implementing it.

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Running After Heart Surgery: A Comprehensive Guide

MIBHS

In this post, we’ll explore the essential aspects of running after heart surgery, the importance of cardiac rehabilitation, and tips to resume your running routine safely. The Importance of Cardiac Rehabilitation Cardiac rehabilitation (or cardiac rehab) plays a critical role in recovery after heart surgery.

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Impact of Cardiac Rehabilitation Health Insurance Coverage on Cardiac Rehabilitation Use in Korea Using an Interrupted Time Series

Journal of the American Heart Association

BackgroundSince 2017, the cardiac rehabilitation (CR) program in Korea has been included in the coverage provided by the National Health Insurance to alleviate financial burden. Use of the educational program was higher than that of the exercise program. Journal of the American Heart Association, Ahead of Print.