This review discusses strategies for implementing behavior modification treatment for weight loss as part of cardiac rehabilitation programs for obese coronary patients.
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May inform weight loss integration in cardiac rehab for obese CAD patients; leaves open optimal strategies for prospective trials.
Obese coronary patients could benefit significantly from weight reduction. Unfortunately, weight management is not considered a standard component of cardiac rehabilitation programs. This article reviews the characteristics, approach and outcome data for behavioral weigh loss programs. Strategies for implementing a behavior modification treatment as part of a cardiac rehabilitation program are discussed.
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