What to do after cardiac rehabilitation programs: the role of the general practitioner in cardiovascular prevention

Submitted: June 23, 2016
Accepted: June 30, 2016
Published: October 14, 2016
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This paper will review the current role of general practitioners (GPs) in providing cardiovascular prevention for patients after attendance at a cardiac rehabilitation program. Long-term implementation of preventive strategies is needed for continued impact on reducing risk of cardiovascular events and GPs have a major role in providing ongoing continuing medical care. Awareness of patients’ social, cultural and physical circumstances allows the GP to identify individuals’ needs for support in engaging in secondary prevention: relevant brief interventions can promote behaviour change in physical activity, diet and smoking habits, as well as promoting mental health and adherence to optimal medical therapy. Collaborative multidisciplinary working with community and hospital services provides best opportunities for timely referral to specialist expertise to maximise patients’ well-being. 

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Margaret Cupples, Queen's University Belfast
Department of General Practice 
UKCRC Centre of Excellence for Public Health Research

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Cupples, Margaret, and Neil Heron. 2016. “What to Do After Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs: The Role of the General Practitioner in Cardiovascular Prevention”. Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease 86 (1-2). https://doi.org/10.4081/monaldi.2016.755.