title: Benefits of risk factor modification through cardiac rehabilitation.
abstract: In the last few decades cardiac rehabilitation has evolved dramatically. It consists of a multidisciplinary approach for secondary prevention and rehabilitation treatment after an individual has sustained a cardiac event. A key principle for successful cardiac rehabilitation management is the modification of risk factors which have been demonstrated to have a significant impact on overall mortality and morbidity outcomes. This article summarizes some of the evidence that supports modification of risk factors through the use of cardiac rehabilitation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Veterans Hospital Caribbean Healthcare System, San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA. Isabel.Borras-Fernandez@va.gov
authors.forename: Isabel C
authors.initials: IC
authors.lastname: Borrás
authors.forename: Maricarmen
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cruz-Jiménez
authors.forename: Eduardo
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Nadal
authors.forename: Alberto
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Middelhoff
authors.forename: Alexandra
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rivera
mesh_terms: D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000401:mortality / Q000517:prevention & control; D003376:Counseling; D016757:Death, Sudden, Cardiac / Q000517:prevention & control; D004032:Diet; D015444:Exercise; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000401:mortality / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D006949:Hyperlipidemias / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy; D000960:Hypolipidemic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008019:Life Style; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D009765:Obesity / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D015995:Prevalence; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012307:Risk Factors; D055502:Secondary Prevention; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects; D016540:Smoking Cessation; D013997:Time Factors; D015431:Weight Loss
chemical_list: D000960:Hypolipidemic Agents