Functional Capacity but Not Early Uptake of Cardiac Rehabilitation Predicts Readmission in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome

Conclusions: Sex, race, and functional capacity were important predictors of readmission for metabolic syndrome, even when cardiac rehabilitation intake was delayed. Results raise questions about the unique traits of patients with metabolic syndrome and need for novel approaches to improve cardiac rehabilitation utilization and functional capacity in metabolic syndrome.
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Exercise, Physical Activity Source Type: research