The role of cardiac rehabilitation in patients with heart disease

Trends Cardiovasc Med. 2017 Aug;27(6):420-425. doi: 10.1016/j.tcm.2017.02.005. Epub 2017 Feb 15.

Abstract

Cardiac rehabilitation is a valuable treatment for patients with a broad spectrum of cardiac disease. Current guidelines support its use in patients after acute coronary syndrome, coronary artery bypass grafting, coronary stent placement, valve surgery, and stable chronic systolic heart failure. Its use in these conditions is supported by a robust body of research demonstrating improved clinical outcomes. Despite this evidence, cardiac rehabilitation referral and attendance remains low and interventions to increase its use need to be developed.

Keywords: Cardiac rehabilitation; Cardiovascular disease.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Cardiac Rehabilitation* / methods
  • Cardiac Rehabilitation* / standards
  • Exercise Therapy
  • Health Status
  • Heart Diseases / diagnosis
  • Heart Diseases / physiopathology
  • Heart Diseases / rehabilitation*
  • Humans
  • Patient Compliance
  • Patient Education as Topic
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Practice Patterns, Physicians'
  • Recovery of Function
  • Referral and Consultation
  • Social Support
  • Time Factors
  • Treatment Outcome