Despite proven benefits and a class 1 recommendation, cardiac rehabilitation remains underutilized in patients with cardiovascular disease.
Low referral rates limit cardiac rehab benefits despite class I guidance; leaves open effective strategies to improve uptake.
Cardiac rehabilitation, consisting of prescribed exercise and counseling for risk modification, has proven benefits for patients with cardiovascular disease. Nevertheless, rates of referral and use remain low. Efforts to increase program referral and participation are ongoing.
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