Tailored nurse-led cardiac rehabilitation after myocardial infarction results in better risk factor control at one year compared to traditional care: a retrospective observational study

Tailored nurse-led cardiac rehabilitation after myocardial infarction results in better risk factor control at one year compared to traditional care: a retrospective observational study

Abstract Background Cardiac rehabilitation improves prognosis after an acute myocardial infarction (AMI), however, the optimal method of implementation is unknown. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of individually-tailored, nurse-led cardiac rehabilitation on patient outcomes. Method T...

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Main Authors: Halldora Ögmundsdottir Michelsen, Marie Nilsson, Fredrik Scherstén, Ingela Sjölin, Alexandru Schiopu, Margret Leosdottir
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Cardiac rehabilitation
Secondary prevention
Acute myocardial infarction
Cardiovascular risk factors
Nurse-led care
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-018-0907-0

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