Risk factor management after short-term versus long-term cardiac rehabilitation program

2001 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 133-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Boulay ◽  
D. Prud'homme
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Cardiac Rehabilitation ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Risk Factor Management

scholarly journals Cardiovascular risk factor control: is it possible with a home-based cardiac rehabilitation program?

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
NPD Cunha ◽  
I Aguiar-Ricardo ◽  
T Rodrigues ◽  
S Couto Pereira ◽  
P Silverio Antonio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cardiac Rehabilitation ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Home Based

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Introduction Cardiovascular risk factors (CVRF) control, needing different strategies, through patient education, lifestyle changes and therapeutic optimization is a central core of cardiac rehabilitation. However, further studies are needed to demonstrate effectiveness of home-based Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR-HB) programs in controlling CVRF.   Purpose To evaluate the effectiveness of a CR-HB program in controlling cardiovascular risk factors. Methods Prospective cohort study including patients who were previously participating in a centre-based CR program and accepted to participate in a CR-HB program due to forced closure of the centre-based CR program for COVID-19 pandemic. The CR-HB consisted of a multidisciplinary digital CR program, including patient regular assessment, exercise, educational, and psychological and relaxation sessions. A structured online educational program for patients and family members/caregivers was provided including educational videos, and powerpoints and webinars. A real time Webinar regarding "nutritional myths and facts" was organized with the duration of 90 minutes as a substitution of the regular face-to-face regular workshop provided at our centre-based CR program. Also, self-control of blood pressure and heart rate and of glycemia in diabetics were promoted, as well as smoking cessation. To assess the impact of the CR-HB on risk factors control, all the patients were submitted to a clinical and analytical evaluation before and after the end of this at distance program.  Results 116 cardiovascular disease patients (62.6 ± 8.9 years, 95 males) who were attending a face-to-face CR program were included in a CR-HB program. Almost 90% (n = 103) of the participants had coronary artery disease. Regarding risk factors, obesity was the most prevalent risk factor (74.7 %) followed by hypertension (59.6%), family history (41.8%), dyslipidaemia (37.9%), diabetes (18.1%), and smoking (12.9%).  Regarding the blood pressure control, 80% of the patients stated that almost daily they measured blood pressure at home; baseline systolic pressure decreased from 117 ± 13 to 113 ±12mmHg, p = 0.007, while there was no significant change in diastolic pressure.   The majority (76%) of diabetic patients said they controlled blood glucose; HbA1c decreased from 6.1 ± 1.1 to 5.9 ± 0.9mg/dL (p = 0.047). Considering the lipid profile, LDL decreased (from 75 ± 30 to 65 ± 26mg/dL, p = 0.012). The Nt-proBNP also decreased (818 ± 1332 vs 414pg/ml ± 591, p = 0.042). There were no other statistically significant differences concerning risk factors modification.  Conclusions Our study showed that a Home-based Cardiac Rehabilitation program can improve or maintain cardiovascular risk factors control, which has important prognostic implications and is frequently a difficult task to achieve.

Assisting long-term patient recovery through a nonmonitored maintenance component in a cardiac rehabilitation program

1988 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 13-22
Author(s):  
Anne Kurzeka Toyama ◽  
Patricia Edlefsen ◽  
Karen Sadler Krozek ◽  
Susan Ballantyne ◽  
Margaret Hostrup ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Rehabilitation ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
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