Medicine Grand Rounds: Duke Cardiac Rehabilitation: Origins, Rich History and Victories in Caring for Our Patients after Cardiac Procedures and Events

Dr. Kraus will present "Duke Cardiac Rehabilitation: Origins, Rich History and Victories in Caring for Our Patients after Cardiac Procedures and Events"

Learning Objectives:

-Understand the history of cardiac rehabilitation and its importance to Duke Cardiology history.
-Understand the four clinical components of cardiac rehabilitation -- secondary prevention of cardiac events -- and the importance for preventing adverse outcomes after cardiac events and procedures.
-Understand the referral criteria for cardiac rehabilitation and how to make a referral.
-Understand the barriers for patient participation in cardiac rehabilitation.