Availability and Characteristics of Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Programs in South America

201365 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Mery Cortés-Bergoderi · Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Francisco López-Jiménez

Artur Haddad Herdy · Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina

Cecilia Zeballos · Instituto Cardiovascular de Buenos Aires

Claudia V. Anchique

Claudio Santibáñez · Clínica Alemana

Gerard Burdiat · Asociación Española de Urología

Graciela González

Abstract

The number of CR programs in South America appears to be insufficient for a population with a high and growing burden of cardiovascular disease. In addition, there appears to be a significant need for standardization of CR program components and services in the region.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac Health and Mental Health Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery Acute Myocardial Infarction Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention

Volume 33, Issue 1, pp. 33-41

DOI: 10.1097/hcr.0b013e318272153e

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 3.83