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Bol Asoc Med P R
; 100(4): 75-9, 2008.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19400532
RESUMO
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.