Why the study?
The study aimed to evaluate the current status of cardiac rehabilitation programs in China by registering and tracking patients undergoing CR programs.
Does hybrid cardiac rehabilitation improve exercise capacity compared to home-based or hospital-based programs in patients with cardiovascular disease?
Population
19,896 patients with CVDs from 159 hospitals in 34 provinces of China
Comparison
Home-based CR vs hospital-based CR vs hybrid CR
Design
Multicenter national registry study
Authors
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CR uptake is increasing nationwide; leaves open gaps in equity, standardization, and outcome data.
Does hybrid cardiac rehabilitation improve exercise capacity compared to home-based or hospital-based programs in patients with cardiovascular disease?
Cardiac rehabilitation in China remains underutilized with significant geographic and demographic disparities, though hybrid CR programs may offer superior improvements in exercise capacity.
Zhang et al. (2023) studied this question.
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