Open AccessThe Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention at 40 yr and Its Role in Promoting Preventive Cardiology: Part 2
Author(s) -
Barry A. Franklin,
Peter H. Brubaker,
Matthew P. Harber,
Carl J. Lavie,
Jonathan Myers,
Leonard A. Kaminsky
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and prevention
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.7
H-Index - 66
eISSN - 1932-751X
pISSN - 1932-7501
DOI - 10.1097/hcr.0000000000000523
Subject(s) - medicine , hyperlipidemia , lifestyle modification , smoking cessation , rehabilitation , blood pressure , intensive care medicine , physical therapy , cardiology , diabetes mellitus , obesity , pathology , endocrinology
Aggressive risk factor modification, including smoking cessation, blood pressure management, and more intensive efforts to control hyperlipidemia, as well as stress management training, are associated with improved cardiovascular outcomes and impressive mortality reductions. This commentary addresses these topics, with specific reference to lifestyle modification and complementary cardioprotective medications.