Publications by authors named "Serene T Rashdi"
Benefits of the First Pritikin Outpatient Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.
J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev
November 2022
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on the effectiveness of the Pritikin intensive cardiac rehabilitation (ICR) program, aiming to see its benefits for patients with heart issues, as covered by Medicare.
- Researchers analyzed data from 2013 to 2019, comparing ICR and traditional cardiac rehabilitation (CR) to assess changes in health metrics such as weight, exercise performance, and quality of life.
- Findings revealed ICR patients showed significant improvements in various health measures over a shorter time compared to CR, suggesting that this program may be more effective for cardiovascular health.