Why the study?
Traditional center-based cardiac rehabilitation programs were suspended to flatten the COVID-19 curve, highlighting the need for alternative cardiac rehabilitation approaches.
What are the alternative approaches for cardiac rehabilitation during the COVID-19 pandemic, and what are their advantages and limitations?
What are the alternative approaches for cardiac rehabilitation during the COVID-19 pandemic, and what are their advantages and limitations?
The COVID-19 pandemic necessitates a shift from traditional center-based cardiac rehabilitation to alternative approaches to ensure continuity of care for cardiovascular patients.
Supports consideration of remote cardiac rehabilitation amid disruptions; leaves open comparative efficacy versus center-based programs.
Cardiac rehabilitation is a much appreciated but underutilized treatment strategy for cardiovascular disease. Traditional center-based cardiac rehabilitation program has been suspended due to the concrete measures adopted to flatten the COVID-19 pandemic curve. The current situation of emphasis the need of alternative approach for cardiac rehabilitation. This review shed light on consequences of COVID-19 disease on cardiac rehabilitation, the alternative approaches of cardiac rehabilitation, its potential advantages, and limitations as well as future directions.
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