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Cardiac Rehabilitation Not Being Taken Advantage Of Consistantly

by Kendra James, RN on September 27th, 2007

I am a bit disappointed at the amount of cardiac patients that do not take advantage of the cardiac rehabilitation programs that are offered.  I know that we are all busy and want to “get back to life” as quick as possible but there is overwhelming evidence that suggests how beneficial a rehab program can be for cardiac patients. Who is the biggest culprit…

Lead author Dr. Jose A. Suaya, of Brandeis University in Waltham, Mass., found that women participated less in cardiac rehabilitation than did men, older people less than younger people and non-whites significantly less than whites.

Cardiac rehabilitation consists of monitored exercise protocols as well as lifestyle and nutritional education.   It wouldn’t be offered if it didn’t prove to be a positive experience in ones treatment.  So get your butt going!  Go on, don’t be scared.

via Science Daily 

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