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THE CURRENT STATE OF CARDIAC REHABILITATION IN B.C. AND THE YUKON: MENDING THE GAPS

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By V. Barrette, K. Mackay, F. Munday
| Canadian Journal of Cardiology Verified
Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a specialized exercise and education program that reduces cardiovascular mortality by 26% and decreases hospital readmissions by 18% (Anderson et al., 2016). However, evidence shows that CR is under-utilized, with as few as 34% of eligible Canadian cardiac patients participating in a CR program (Grace et al., 2014). Currently, there is no provincial coordination or oversight for CR in B.C., and immense complexity in how services are funded and delivered.
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