Women in some countries face more barriers to cardiac rehab than men, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Sep 28, 2023
Cardiovascular rehabilitation programs can improve health and quality of life for people after a cardiac event, but a new study finds women in some areas of the world are not able to access it.
Few Medicare recipients enroll in cardiac rehab, despite expanded benefits
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 11, 2021
Cardiac rehab participation rose among Medicare recipients with heart failure after coverage expansion in 2014, but the numbers remain abysmally low at less than 10%, a new study has found.
‘Pragmatic’ heart failure rehab benefits frail seniors, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
May 27, 2021
Physical dysfunction problems often are overlooked in the care of older, frail patients with acute heart failure. But these patients find greater functional and quality of life benefits from early, transitional,...
New AHA emergency guidelines address cardiac arrest recovery, rehab for first time
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 22, 2020
The authors have added recommendations on post-hospital discharge recovery and rehabilitation with the goal of improving resuscitation outcomes.
New Medicare telehealth reimbursements include cardiac rehab
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 16, 2020
Many of the new services involve cardiovascular care, including intensive cardiac rehab with and without exercise, pulmonary rehab with exercise, and in-person ventricular assist device interrogation.
Cardiac rehabilitation an under-used Medicare benefit: CDC
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 14, 2020
Only one in four Medicare patients made use of cardiac rehabilitation after heart attack, acute heart events or surgery, say researchers.
Exercise good for seniors with heart problems – at any age
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 08, 2019
Seniors of all ages with cardiovascular disease benefit from exercise rehabilitation in both mind and body, according to a French study.
Medicare to cover cardiac rehab diet regimens
Aug 23, 2010
Medicare will cover the cost of two new dietary regimens for beneficiaries undergoing intensive cardiac rehabilitation (ICR), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said recently.