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Availability and Characteristics of Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Programs in South America

Authors :
Cortes-Bergoderi, Mery
Lopez-Jimenez, Francisco
Herdy, Artur H.
Zeballos, Cecilia
Anchique, Claudia
SantibaƱez, Claudio
Burdiat, Gerard
Gonzalez, Graciela
Gonzalez, Karina
Finizola, Bartolome
Fernandez, Rosalia
Paniagua, Maria
Thomas, Randal J.
Gonzalez-Moreno, Juan
Rodriguez-Escudero, Juan Pablo
Perez-Terzic, Carmen
Source :
Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention; January-February 2013, Vol. 33 Issue: 1 p33-41, 9p
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs decrease morbidity and mortality rates in patients with coronary artery disease, the leading cause of death in Latin America. This study was carried out to assess the characteristics and current level of CR program implementation in South America.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19327501
Volume :
33
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs48422281
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/HCR.0b013e318272153e