Starting cardiac rehab in the hospital for Veterans
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a program that starts cardiac rehab in the hospital for Veterans with various heart conditions. The goal is to make rehab easier to begin, especially for those with other health issues or frailty.
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Who can take part
- You are a Veteran receiving care through the VA.
- You are currently hospitalized for a heart condition like a heart attack, heart surgery, valve problem, or heart failure.
- You are willing to try cardiac rehab and understand it may keep you in the hospital up to 2 extra days.
- You speak and understand English.
- Before being hospitalized, you were living on your own or with family and plan to return to independent living.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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