[Third National Registry of Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs in Mexico (RENAPREC III-2022)]

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Public Health
• Rehabilitation Medicine

Context:

• Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is increasingly recognized for its therapeutic impact on heart disease patients in Mexico.
• A need exists to understand the current landscape and conditions of CR services nationwide.

Purpose:

• To conduct a national registry study assessing existing and new CR units in Mexico.
• To compare current CR data with previous registries (RENAPREC-2009, RENAPREC II-2015).
• To analyze diverse CR activities, including professional training, patient demographics, and operational aspects.

Summary:

• The study analyzed data from 45 CR centers across Mexico, with 75.5% being private units and 67% established recently.
• Significant improvements were noted in CR program coverage for Phases I, II, and III (71%, 100%, 93% respectively) and reduced enrollment times.
• Key findings include better territorial distribution of CR units, increased focus on evaluation, risk stratification, and comprehensive prevention strategies.

Impact:

• Cardiac rehabilitation in Mexico has experienced substantial growth over the last seven years.
• Strengths include enhanced interdisciplinarity, professionalization of specialists, national diversification, and a consolidated official society.
• Challenges remain regarding patient referral rates and heterogeneity in specific processes, indicating areas for future development.