#ACC21 – RCT: Tailored, earlier heart failure rehabilitation program has physical and emotional benefits for older patients.

Physical Rehabilitation for Older Patients Hospitalized for Heart Failure – New England Journal of Medicine

Commentaries: Tailored, earlier heart failure rehab has physical, emotional benefits for patients – National institutes of Health AND REHAB-HF: Tailored Cardiac Rehab Program Improved Function and Quality of Life in Older HF Patients – American College of Cardiology AND Rehabilitation Therapy in Older Acute Heart Failure Patients – REHAB-HF – American College of Cardiology

Video: A Novel Physical Rehabilitation Intervention For Older Patients With Acute Decompensated Heart Failure: The REHAB-HF Trial

Commentaries on Twitter

#REHAB-HF #ACC21 innovative intensive rehab improved physical function
-attention to SDOH environment assessment & involvement of family/care givers
-q2 wk trouble shooting discussion
-corrected balance/mobility first to get pts on treadmill w confidence https://t.co/rOmsc6qdq3 pic.twitter.com/V8TugBipUT

— Ritu Thamman MD (@iamritu) May 16, 2021

REHAB-HF trial results found novel #CVRehab program tailored to address specific physical impairments in frail/older patients w/ acute #HeartFailure improved physical function & quality of life; did not significantly reduce hospitalizations. https://t.co/f98IdMvqj4 #ACC21 #cvGeri pic.twitter.com/zY8E1WBNmf

— American College of Cardiology (@ACCinTouch) May 16, 2021