Getting patients physically active as early as 2 weeks after a sternotomy for CABG or valve surgery appears to be just as safe and effective as waiting the standard month and a half, according to ...

Insurers need to rethink their coverage policies regarding home-based cardiac rehabilitation programs, according to a study published yesterday in the Journal of the American Heart Association. In a ...

After a heart attack, home rehab can literally be a lifesaver, a new study finds. Taking part in a home-based cardiac rehabilitation program lowered the risk of dying from heart complications by 36% ...

Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) gain clinical benefit from exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation without experiencing a rise in serious adverse events, according to a contemporary look at the ...

The clinical benefits of exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation have been less clear for patients with Afib. A meta-analysis of 20 small randomized trials showed that exercise-based cardiac ...

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Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A hybrid cardiac rehab model combining in-person sessions with phone and text support was as effective as fully ...

Survivors of serious stroke can reduce their chances of dying within the year by 76% if they complete a modified cardiac rehabilitation program that includes medically supervised exercise, prescribed ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients referred for cardiac rehabilitation sessions experienced similar improvements in clinical outcomes ...

February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about heart disease.