Sarah Canyon1, Neda Meshgin. 1. Graduate Entry Medical Program, University of Western Australia. mo_chroi@iinet.net.au
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Community based cardiac rehabilitation programs have been shown to reduce cardiovascular disease related mortality and morbidity. METHODS: An observational study of 954 cardiac patients admitted to Royal Perth Hospital (Western Australia) with a cardiac event and registered in the HeartBeattrade mark cardiac rehabilitation program between October 2000 and December 2005. The primary end point was nonelective readmission for a cardiac condition within 12 months. RESULTS: Patients who attended the cardiac rehabilitation program were readmitted less often and spent less time in hospital. The program had a positive effect on women and men equally across a wide range of age groups. DISCUSSION: Community based cardiac rehabilitation programs are integral to the management of cardiac patients.
BACKGROUND: Community based cardiac rehabilitation programs have been shown to reduce cardiovascular disease related mortality and morbidity. METHODS: An observational study of 954 cardiac patients admitted to Royal Perth Hospital (Western Australia) with a cardiac event and registered in the HeartBeattrade mark cardiac rehabilitation program between October 2000 and December 2005. The primary end point was nonelective readmission for a cardiac condition within 12 months. RESULTS:Patients who attended the cardiac rehabilitation program were readmitted less often and spent less time in hospital. The program had a positive effect on women and men equally across a wide range of age groups. DISCUSSION: Community based cardiac rehabilitation programs are integral to the management of cardiac patients.
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