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[Cardiac rehabilitation : a multidisciplinary program of cardiovascular prevention of essential importance]

Elena Tessitore1, Frédéric Sittarame1, Philippe Sigaud1

  • 1Service de cardiologie, Département de médecine, HUG, 1211 Genève 14.

Revue Medicale Suisse
|May 27, 2021
PubMed

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Cardiac rehabilitation is crucial for secondary cardiovascular prevention in Switzerland, yet participation remains low. This article reviews current cardiac rehab and explores future tele-rehabilitation, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Public Health
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), particularly coronary artery disease, are the leading cause of mortality in Switzerland.
  • Comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation is a proven multidisciplinary strategy for secondary cardiovascular prevention.
  • Current participation rates in cardiac rehabilitation programs in Switzerland are suboptimal, especially for patients post-myocardial infarction and with heart failure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the current status of cardiac rehabilitation in Switzerland.
  • To discuss future developments in cardiac tele-rehabilitation.
  • To highlight the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cardiac rehabilitation accessibility.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and data on cardiac rehabilitation in Switzerland.
  • Analysis of trends and challenges in patient participation.
  • Exploration of the role and expansion of tele-rehabilitation.

Main Results:

  • Cardiac rehabilitation is underutilized in Switzerland despite its proven benefits.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption and development of cardiac tele-rehabilitation.
  • Tele-rehabilitation offers potential solutions to improve access and participation.

Conclusions:

  • Enhancing cardiac rehabilitation participation is essential for reducing cardiovascular mortality in Switzerland.
  • Cardiac tele-rehabilitation presents a promising avenue to overcome existing barriers to care.
  • Further development and integration of tele-rehabilitation are crucial for the future of cardiovascular disease management.

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