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AACVPR Position Papers, Scientific Statements and Guidelines

Cardiovascular

Core Components of Cardiac Rehabilitation/Secondary Prevention Programs: 2007 Update: A Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association and AACVPR
Balady G et al. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention 2007;27:121-129


AACVPR/ACC/AHA 2007 Performance Measures on Cardiac Rehabilitation for Referral to and Delivery of Cardiac Rehabilitation/Secondary Prevention Services
Thomas et al. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention 2007;27:260-290

Medical Director Responsibilities for Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation/Secondary Prevention Programs: A Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association/American Association for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
King ML et al. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation 2005;25:315-320

Depression Screening in Cardiac Rehabilitation: AACVPR Task Force Report
Herridge ML et al. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation 2005;25:11-13

AACVPR Consensus Statement: Outcomes Evaluation in Cardiac Rehabilitation/Secondary Prevention Programs: Improving Patient Care and Program Effectiveness
Sanderson BK et al. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation 2004;24:68-79

AACVPR Telemedicine Position Statement (2001)

AACVPR Core Competencies- Cardiac (1994)

AACVPR Position Papers, Scientific Statements and Guidelines  

Pulmonary

Clinical Competency Guidelines for Pulmonary Rehabilitation Professionals: American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Position Statement
Nici L et al. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention 2007;27:355-358

ACCP/AACVPR Evidence-Based Guidelines for Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Ries AL. Editorial in Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention 2007;27:233-236
Full article in Chest 2007;131;4-42

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