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A Novel Digital Platform for a Monitored Home-based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
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Cardiac rehabilitation in the elderly

Arthur R Menezes1, Carl J Lavie2, Daniel E Forman3

  • 1Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute, Ochsner Clinical School-The University of Queensland School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA.

Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases
|September 14, 2014
PubMed

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Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) and exercise therapy (ET) benefit older adults with coronary heart disease (CHD). These programs improve cardiovascular health and functional capacity in the elderly, reducing risks associated with advanced age.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Geriatrics
  • Sports Medicine

Background:

  • Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a leading global cause of mortality.
  • Advanced age increases CHD prevalence, morbidity, and mortality, often linked to lower fitness levels.
  • Older individuals face higher complication risks post-cardiac events or surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current data on cardiac rehabilitation (CR) and exercise therapy (ET) in older adults with CHD.
  • To highlight the cardioprotective effects of structured exercise in the elderly population.
  • To underscore the importance of CR and ET for improving cardiovascular health in aging populations.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of existing literature on CR and ET in elderly CHD patients.
  • Analysis of studies focusing on functional capacity and cardiovascular health improvements.
  • Synthesis of evidence on the impact of exercise interventions in older adults.

Main Results:

  • Growing evidence supports the cardioprotective role of CR and ET in the elderly.
  • Structured exercise therapy demonstrates salutary impacts on cardiovascular health in older adults.
  • CR programs improve functional capacity and other CV health indices in this demographic.

Conclusions:

  • Cardiac rehabilitation and exercise therapy are crucial for managing CHD in older adults.
  • Exercise interventions offer significant benefits for cardiovascular health in the aging population.
  • Further research and implementation of CR/ET are recommended for elderly CHD patients.

Keywords:
Cardiac rehabilitationCardiorespiratory fitnessCoronary heart diseaseElderlyExercise therapy

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