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ReviewJournal of cardiovascular development and disease2025

Cardiovascular Nursing in Rehabilitative Cardiology: A Review.

Carmine Izzo, Valeria Visco, Francesco Loria, Antonio Squillante, Chiara Iannarella, Antonio Guerriero, Alessandra Cirillo, Maria Grazia Barbato, Ornella Ferrigno, Annamaria Augusto and 7 more

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Review in Journal of cardiovascular development and disease, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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17 authors.

Carmine IzzoDepartment of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, 84081 Salerno, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-8499-5428
Valeria ViscoDepartment of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, 84081 Salerno, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-2197-5355
Francesco LoriaDepartment of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, 84081 Salerno, Italy.
Antonio SquillanteDepartment of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, 84081 Salerno, Italy.
Chiara IannarellaDepartment of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, 84081 Salerno, Italy.
Antonio GuerrieroDepartment of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, 84081 Salerno, Italy.
Alessandra CirilloDepartment of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, 84081 Salerno, Italy.
Maria Grazia BarbatoDepartment of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, 84081 Salerno, Italy.
Ornella FerrignoCardiology Unit, University Hospital "San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d'Aragona", 84081 Salerno, Italy.
Annamaria AugustoCardiology Unit, University Hospital "San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d'Aragona", 84081 Salerno, Italy.
Maria Rosaria RuscianoDepartment of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, 84081 Salerno, Italy.
Nicola VirtuosoCardiology Unit, University Hospital "San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d'Aragona", 84081 Salerno, Italy.
Eleonora VenturiniVascular Physiopathology Unit, IRCCS Neuromed Mediterranean Neurological Institute, 86077 Pozzilli, Italy.
Paola Di PietroDepartment of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, 84081 Salerno, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-1327-1961
Albino CarrizzoDepartment of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, 84081 Salerno, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-2689-0008
Carmine VecchioneDepartment of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, 84081 Salerno, Italy.
Michele CiccarelliDepartment of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, 84081 Salerno, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-2379-1960

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of mortality worldwide, necessitating comprehensive management and prevention strategies. Rehabilitative cardiology, also known as cardiac rehabilitation (CR), is a multidisciplinary approach aimed at enhancing recovery, reducing the risk of recurrent cardiac events, and improving patients' quality of life. This review explores the critical role of cardiovascular nursing in CR, highlighting its contributions to patient education, psychosocial support, and care coordination. Through an analysis of current evidence, we outline the core components of CR, including exercise training, risk factor modification, and behavioral interventions. Cardiovascular nurses play a pivotal role in optimizing patient outcomes by conducting assessments, providing tailored education, and addressing psychological challenges such as depression and anxiety, which often accompany CVDs. Despite the well-documented benefits of CR, participation rates remain low due to barriers such as inadequate referral systems, accessibility challenges, and socioeconomic disparities. Emerging solutions, including telemedicine and home-based CR, offer promising alternatives to improve adherence and accessibility. The review underscores the need for expanded nursing roles, interdisciplinary collaboration, and policy advancements to bridge existing gaps in CR utilization. By integrating innovative care models, cardiovascular nursing can further enhance the effectiveness of rehabilitative cardiology and contribute to improved long-term patient outcomes.

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cardiac rehabilitationcardiovascular diseasescardiovascular nursingmultidisciplinary carepatient educationpsychosocial supportrisk factor modificationsecondary preventiontelemedicine

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PMID40558654
PMCPMC12193484

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