Regular physical activity using large muscle groups, such as walking, running, or swimming,
produces cardiovascular adaptations that increase exercise capacity, endurance, and …

Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States among men and
women. 1 It is also a major cause of physical disability, particularly in the rapidly growing …

With regard to a literature search for this revision, no specific strategy or formal data quality
assessment was used. Each of the 15 members of the writing group has specific expertise …

PURPOSE: Depression following major cardiac events is associated with higher mortality,
but little is known about whether this can be reduced through treatment including cardiac …

Current Status of Cardiac Rehabilitation Nanette K. Wenger Cardiac rehabilitation is
increasingly recognized as an integral component of the continuum of care for patients with …

Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine participation in cardiac rehabilitation after
myocardial infarction (MI) by age and gender and the association of participation with …

Summary...... 1277 1.3. 4. Comparison With Percutaneous Techniques...... 1277 1.3. 4.1.
Overview of Randomized Trials...... 1278 1.3. 4.2. Results of Randomized Trials...... 1280 1.3 …

(CHD) has created a large population of older adults (65 years of age) eligible for secondary
prevention. The prevalence of chronic ischemic heart disease in men and women 65 years …

Objectives: This study was designed to assess the effects of three-month formal phase II
cardiac rehabilitation and exercise training programs on high-sensitivity C-reactive protein …

Background: Many eligible patients fail to attend cardiac rehabilitation courses. Objective: To
undertake a systematic literature review of studies that have investigated factors associated …