Introduction The effects of healthcare-related inequalities are most evident in low-resource
settings. Such settings are often not explicitly defined, and umbrella terms which are easier …

Cardiac rehabilitation is a complex intervention that seeks to improve the functional capacity,
wellbeing and health-related quality of life of patients with heart disease. A substantive …

Women-focused cardiovascular rehabilitation (CR; phase II) aims to better engage women,
and might result in better quality of life than traditional programs. This first clinical practice …

Cardiovascular diseases are the most common causes of mortality worldwide. They are
frequently the reasons for patient hospitalization, their incapability for work, and disability …

Abstract Design We aimed to evaluate the effect of progressive resistance training on
cardiorespiratory fitness and muscular strength in coronary heart disease, when compared …

Traditional risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) have long been the focus of
preventive strategies. The impact of family stress, depression, anxiety, hostility, pessimism …

Abstract Achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is a World Health Organization (WHO)
strategic priority. UHC means “all people receive quality health services that meet their …

Cardiac rehabilitation is a comprehensive model of secondary prevention proven to reduce
mortality and morbidity. The World Health Organization is developing a Package of …

Abstract Purpose of Review Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is grossly under-utilized. This review
summarizes current knowledge about degree of CR utilization, reasons for under-utilization …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a serious threat to global public health due to its high
prevalence and disability rate. Meanwhile, cardiac rehabilitation (CR) has attracted …