Abstract
Cardiac rehabilitation programs vary in specifics depending on the hospital and indi vidual physician. Information in this article will assist the home health care nurse in understanding the concept of rehabilitation for cardiac patients and aid in the develop ment of a comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation program for patients in their home.
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