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January 1, 2015Rehabilitation Research and PracticeOpen Access

Significant improvements were observed post-CR in systolic blood pressure (123.5 ± 17.0 to 121.5 ± 15.8 mmHg; p < .001) and exercise capacity (peak METs 6.5 ± 2.8 to 7.2 ± 3.1; p < .001).

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Why the study?

Does cardiovascular rehabilitation improve risk factors and exercise capacity in patients referred for cardiac events?

Population

4,546 cardiovascular rehabilitation participants from 12 programs in Canada, mean age 66.3 ± 11.5 years, 71%…

Design

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Authors

SGSherry L. GraceTPTrisha ParsonsKHKristal Heise

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Overview

CR-associated BP and capacity gains support referral in practice; leaves open whether targets are attained or benefits generalize.

Structured PICO

Does cardiovascular rehabilitation improve risk factors and exercise capacity in patients referred for cardiac events?

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Population
4,546 cardiovascular rehabilitation participants from 12 programs in Canada, mean age 66.3 ± 11.5 years, 71% male, 82% White. Leading referral events: coronary artery bypass graft surgery, percutaneous coronary intervention, and acute coronary syndrome.
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Intervention
Cardiovascular Rehabilitation (CR)
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Outcome
Changes in blood pressure, lipids, adiposity, and exercise capacity from pre-CR to post-CR dischargesurrogate

Cardiovascular rehabilitation in Canada is associated with significant improvements in blood pressure and exercise capacity, though risk factor target attainment remains suboptimal and diverse patient representation is lacking.

Limitations

  • Not all patients are equally represented (lack of diversity)
  • Suboptimal target attainment for some risk factors

Cite This Study

Grace et al. (2015) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a77f9dd137c7dcc81be33e2https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/278979
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