Cardiovascular disease is by far the leading cause of death and disability in the United States, accounting for as much as 50 percent of all deaths. Comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation programs reduce your risk of death from cardiovascular disease by 20 to 25 percent.
Cardiac rehabilitation (rehab) is a customized program of exercise and education designed to help improve your overall health by identifying and reducing the risk factors that lead to cardiovascular disease. Cardiac rehab programs significantly increase your chances of survival and are recommended by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.

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