The Future of Cardiac Rehabilitation

The Future of Cardiac Rehabilitation

Guest: Randal J. Thomas, M.D. (@DrRandalThomas)

Host: Stephen L. Kopecky, M.D. (@DrSteveKopecky)

Cardiac rehabilitation is a Class 1 recommendation for a number of cardiovascular conditions. The benefits are many — and evidence is mounting that supports improved short- and long-term outcomes for patients, whether they participate in center-based or home-based cardiac rehabilitation programs.

Joining us today to discuss the current benefits and challenges of cardiovascular rehabilitation is Randal J. Thomas, M.D., director of the Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Clinic at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

Specific topics discussed:

• Benefits and challenges of cardiac rehabilitation program participation
• Systematic approaches that improve participation rates
• Provider and patient education required
• Emerging solutions including personalized, home-based programs

Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at https://cveducation.mayo.edu or on Twitter @MayoClinicCV.

No CME credit offered for this episode.

Podcast transcript can be found here.