Preoperative clinical and demographic characteristis in Puerto Rico patients referred to inpatient cardiac rehabiliation after cardiac surgery.

Unlabelled: Patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) or cardiac valve disease who have undergone cardiac surgery are prime candidates for cardiac rehabilitation. Cardiac rehabilitation is a multidisciplinary activity that aims to facilitate physical, psychological and emotional recovery. Multiple studies have evaluated preoperative characteristics of patients who undergo rehabilitation to predict improvement and prolonged length of stay after CAD surgery.