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APCU 18 A systematic review: barriers hindering patients participation in cardiac rehabilitation programs

Open Heart

Introduction Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs are essential for the recovery and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases. This systematic review aims to identify literatures that systematically analyse and synthesize the factors and barriers influencing patients’ participation in cardiac rehabilitation programs.

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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. Participation in CR reduces morbidity and mortality, while improving quality of life following major cardiovascular events.

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Cardiac Rehabilitation: An Essential Step in Your Recovery Journey

AMS Cardiology

Our Intensive Cardiac Rehab Center is an advanced outpatient program, where curated coaching and extended sessions help patients move forward in their recovery with a supportive environment. Cardiac Rehabilitation Rebuild strength. Talk to your cardiologist today about cardiac rehab.

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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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APCU 36 Preliminary finding of ORCUS: a home-based cardiac rehabilitation application for stable ischaemic heart disease

Open Heart

Introduction Cardiac rehabilitation is a structured program provided to patients with major cardiovascular diseases, shown to enhance functional capacity, reduce morbidity and mortality rate worldwide. However, in Malaysia, the availability of such programs is limited due to disparities in healthcare access. compared to a median of 10.2

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The influence of psychological intervention-assisted cardiac rehabilitation on kinesiophobia in individuals diagnosed with coronary heart disease

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

ObjectiveKinesiophobia is prevalent among patients with coronary heart disease (CHD).

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APCU 25 Revitalizing hearts: the transformative effects of cardiac rehabilitation on coronary risk factors

Open Heart

Introduction Cardiovascular rehabilitation (CR) is a crucial intervention in secondary prevention, aimed at stabilizing clinical conditions and reducing future cardiovascular events. CR is a class 1 recommendation for all patients with coronary artery disease (CAD).