RCT: Effectiveness and safety of early initiation of poststernotomy cardiac rehabilitation exercise training.

Effectiveness and Safety of Early Initiation of Poststernotomy Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Training: The SCAR Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Cardiology (free for a limited period)

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RCT found starting exercise 2 weeks post-sternotomy was as effective as starting at 6 weeks. Clinicians and cardiac rehabilitation professionals can recommend starting exercise training as early as 2 weeks post-sternotomy. https://t.co/MpBhRmyfUh

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