1. The Integration of Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention -- 2. The Cardiac Rehabilitation Continuum of Care -- 3. The Emergence of Nutrition and Plant-Based Diets in the Treatment and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease -- 4. Cardiac Rehabilitation in the Inpatient and Transitional Settings -- 5. Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention -- 6. Medical Evaluation and Exercise Testing -- 7. Education and Behavior Modification for Risk-Factor Management -- 8. Modifiable Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors -- 9. Special Considerations -- 10. Administrative Considerations -- 11. Management of Medical Problems and Emergencies
Summary
Keeping pace with rapid changes in the field, the fourth edition of Guidelines for Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention Programs has been completely revised, including a new chapter on nutrition and plant-based diets as a treatment option in cardiac rehabilitation. This definitive book provides the most current models for designing and updating rehabilitation programs for patients and preventing a second episode. Guidelines for Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention Programs, Fourth Edition, was developed by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) and parallels federal guidelines for cardiac rehabilitation programs. This book is the definitive resource for developing inpatient and outpatient cardiac rehabilitation programs. - Publisher
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-265) and index
