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social science subjects > health and social care > health psychology > adherence to treatment > cardiac rehabilitation
... > social science subjects > psychology > applied psychology > health psychology > adherence to treatment > cardiac rehabilitation
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > applied social psychology > health psychology > adherence to treatment > cardiac rehabilitation
social science subjects > health and social care > lifestyle medicine and health > cardiovascular medicine > cardiac rehabilitation
social science subjects > health and social care > lifestyle medicine and health > physical therapy > cardiac rehabilitation

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cardiac rehabilitation  

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  • Cardiac rehabilitation is a multidisciplined program designed to provide a platform for people at risk for coronary artery blockages and other cardiac conditions to change their lifestyle. It is defined as the process by which optimal physical, psychological, social, vocational, and emotional status is restored and maintained in people with cardiovascular disease. [Source: Encyclopedia of Lifestyle Medicine & Health; Cardiac Rehabilitation]

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