Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease

Arthur S. Leon, Barry A. Franklin, Fernando Costa, Gary J. Balady, Kathy A. Berra, Kerry J. Stewart, Paul D. Thompson, Mark A. Williams, Michael S. Lauer

2005Published

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Abstract

This article updates the 1994 American Heart Association scientific statement on cardiac rehabilitation. It provides a review of recommended components for an effective cardiac rehabilitation/secondary prevention program, alternative ways to deliver these services, recommended future research directions, and the rationale for each component of the rehabilitation/secondary prevention program, with emphasis on the exercise training component.

Journal: Circulation

Publisher: Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)

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