title: The Walk to Save: Benefits of Inpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation.
abstract: Hospital immobilization after a cardiac event can cause complications. The pathophysiology of complications, research concerning benefits of early ambulation, and recommendations from the American College of Sports Medicine are discussed.
authors: Joann H
authors: JH
authors: Rion
authors: Donald D
authors: DD
authors: Kautz
mesh_terms: D000072038:Cardiac Rehabilitation; D013504:Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures; D004434:Early Ambulation; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000628:therapy; D011182:Postoperative Care