Why the study?
Adults cared for in the VA healthcare system have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease but face distinct challenges in utilizing cardiac rehabilitation.
What is the current state of cardiac rehabilitation utilization and outcomes among U.S. Veterans?
Population
U.S. Veterans
Comparison
Cardiac rehabilitation utilization and delivery options
Design
Literature review
Authors
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CR barriers persist for Veterans; leaves open optimal VA-specific strategies pending prospective trials.
What is the current state of cardiac rehabilitation utilization and outcomes among U.S. Veterans?
Despite clear benefits in exercise capacity and mortality, cardiac rehabilitation remains underutilized among U.S. Veterans, highlighting the need for alternative delivery methods like home-based programs.
Varghese et al. (2025) studied this question.
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