The Future of Cardiac Rehabilitation

<p>The Future of Cardiac Rehabilitation</p> <p>Guest: Randal J. Thomas, M.D. (<a href='https://twitter.com/DrRandalThomas'>@DrRandalThomas</a>)</p> <p>Host: Stephen L. Kopecky, M.D. (<a href='https://www.twitter.com/DrSteveKopecky'>@DrSteveKopecky</a>)</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Specific topics discussed:</p> <ul><li>Benefits and challenges of cardiac rehabilitation program participation</li> <li>Systematic approaches that improve participation rates</li> <li>Provider and patient education required</li> <li>Emerging solutions including personalized, home-based programs</li> </ul> <p>Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at <a href='https://cveducation.mayo.edu'>https://cveducation.mayo.edu</a> or on Twitter <a href='https://www.twitter.com/mayocliniccv'>@MayoClinicCV</a>.</p> <p>No CME credit offered for this episode.</p> <p>Podcast transcript can be found <a href='https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/kc3t38/P-MayoCV05_Prevention_Podcast_The_Future_of_Cardiac_Rehabilitation_Kopecky-Thomas_CC_Transcript_Finalan3m6.pdf'>here</a>.</p>