Cardiac rehabilitation saves lives

"People who participate in cardiac rehabilitation after experiencing a major heart event cut the risk of dying from a subsequent heart event in half, according to a new study published in the February issue of the European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation. The study, conducted by Dr. David Alter, Institute for Clinical Evaluative Studies, and Dr. Paul Oh, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, compared the long-term survival rate of more than 4,000 people who had been hospitalized due to a heart event, such as a heart attack. Half of the study cohort completed a one-year cardiac rehabilitation program while the other half did not. The participants who got cardiac rehabilitation received information and coaching about the changes they needed to make to live heart-healthier lifestyles. Consequently, they experienced a decreased mortality rate" - CNW Group