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Secondary prevention through cardiac rehabilitation: from knowledge to implementation. A position paper from the Cardiac Rehabilitation Section of the European Association of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation

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Piepoli, Massimo Francesco, Corrà, Ugo, Benzer, Werner, Bjarnason-Wehrens, Birna, Dendale, Paul, Gaita, Dan, McGee, Hannah, Mendes, Miguel +3 more·2010·European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation

Abstract

Increasing awareness of the importance of cardiovascular prevention is not yet matched by the resources and actions within health care systems. Recent publication of the European Commission's European Heart Health Charter in 2008 prompts a review of the role of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) to cardiovascular health outcomes. Secondary prevention through exercise-based CR is the intervention with the best scientific evidence to contribute to decrease morbidity and mortality in coronary artery disease, in particular after myocardial infarction but also incorporating cardiac interventions and chronic stable heart failure. The present position paper aims to provide the practical recommendations on the core components and goals of CR intervention in different cardiovascular conditions, to assist in the design and development of the programmes, and to support healthcare providers, insurers, policy makers and consumers in the recognition of the comprehensive nature of CR. Those charged with responsibility for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease, whether at European, national or individual centre level, need to consider where and how structured programmes of CR can be delivered to all patients eligible. Thus a novel, disease-oriented document has been generated, where all components of CR for cardiovascular conditions have been revised, presenting both well-established and controversial aspects. A general table applicable to all cardiovascular conditions and specific tables for each clinical disease have been created and commented.

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Piepoli, M. F., Corrà, U., Benzer, W., Bjarnason-Wehrens, B., Dendale, P., Gaita, D., McGee, H., Mendes, M., Niebauer, J., Zwisler, A.-D. O., & Schmid, J.-P.
Affiliations
  • Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital (IT)
  • Heart Failure Unit, Cardiac Department, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, Piacenza, Italy
Venue
European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation
Published
2010-02
Volume
17
Issue
1
Pages
1-17
ISSN
1741-8267 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2169065712
Cited by
796
References
69
Citations by year
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FWCI
39.96
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Bern Open Repository and Information System (University of Bern) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine › Cardiac Health and Mental Health
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Complementary and alternative medicine › Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation › Medical Practices and Rehabilitation
Keywords
cardiac rehabilitation, secondary prevention, cardiovascular disease, exercise rehabilitation, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, heart failure
MeSH terms
Antihypertensive Agents, Hypolipidemic Agents, Attitude of Health Personnel, Awareness, Counseling, Europe, Exercise Therapy, Female, Heart Diseases, Humans, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Male, Patient Education as Topic, Risk Factors, Societies, Medical, Weight Loss, Smoking Cessation, Treatment Outcome, Delivery of Health Care, Integrated, Evidence-Based Medicine, Risk Reduction Behavior, Nutrition Therapy, Secondary Prevention

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