Why the study?
Does improvement in VO2peak predict readmissions for cardiovascular disease and mortality in patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation?
Does improvement in VO2peak predict readmissions for cardiovascular disease and mortality in patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation?
Improvement in VO2peak during cardiac rehabilitation serves as a strong predictor for future cardiovascular readmissions and all-cause mortality.
VO2peak change may aid prognostication after cardiac rehabilitation; leaves open whether targeting fitness improves outcomes.
VO2peak as well as change in VO2peak were highly predictive of future risk of readmissions for cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality. The predictive value did not extend beyond the next admission for a cardiovascular event.
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