What is the Most Serious Obstacle to Participation in Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs among Iranian Patients?

Behzad Heydarpour, Mozhgan Saeidi, Ali Soroush, Saeid Komasi

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Dear Editor, Cardiac rehabilitation programs (CRs) are among the most important third‑level prevention services that can have positive health outcomes and reduce cardiac death.[1] Despite the numerous evidences that indicate the usefulness of CRs, few patients-especially in developing countries-participate in these programs.[2] Compared to developed countries with over 70% participation in CRs,[3] less than 15% of Iranian patients participate in the programs.[2].....


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