Key result
Participation in a 3-month cardiac rehabilitation program resulted in 63% of patients achieving LDL <70 mg/dL, compared to 57% at intake, highlighting a persistent treatment gap.
Why the study?
Many coronary artery disease patients do not attain guideline-recommended LDL levels, though cardiac rehabilitation improves adherence to medical therapy.
Does participation in a cardiac rehabilitation program improve the attainment of guideline-recommended LDL levels (<70 mg/dL) in patients following an acute coronary syndrome or coronary intervention?
Cohort (n=1,015)
Does participation in a cardiac rehabilitation program improve the attainment of guideline-recommended LDL levels (<70 mg/dL) in patients following an acute coronary syndrome or coronary intervention?
Absolute Event Rate: 63% vs 57%
Despite high rates of potent statin prescription and participation in cardiac rehabilitation, a significant treatment gap remains in achieving LDL goals (<70 mg/dL) post-ACS or coronary intervention.
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CR modestly boosts LDL goal attainment post-ACS; leaves open whether intensified LLT protocols during CR further improve outcomes.
Rott et al. (2022) conducted a cohort in Coronary artery disease (n=1,015). Cardiac rehabilitation program vs. Baseline (CR intake) was evaluated on Achieving LDL levels of <70 mg/dL. Participation in a 3-month cardiac rehabilitation program resulted in 63% of patients achieving LDL <70 mg/dL, compared to 57% at intake, highlighting a persistent treatment gap.
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