“AACVPR’s Annual Meetings have always exceeded my expectations!”

What is the AACVPR?
Founded in 1985, the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) represents 3,000 healthcare professionals worldwide engaged in education, prevention, rehabilitation, research, and disease management activities in cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation and prevention programs. The Association provides professional development and educational opportunities for its members to uphold its central goal of improving the quality of life for patients and families.

Mission Statement: To reduce morbidity, mortality, and disability from cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases through education, prevention, rehabilitation, research, and aggressive disease management.

What is the Annual Meeting?
The AACVPR Annual Meeting is a four-day event for healthcare practitioners to exchange knowledge regarding cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation. The meeting program provides education and training on the scientific principles, the latest techniques and advances, and the new challenges affecting rehabilitation today.

Who Should Attend?
AACVPR Annual Meeting attendees typically include physicians; cardiac and pulmonary nurses; exercise physiologists; respiratory and physical therapists; behavioral scientists; registered dietitians; and other allied health professionals involved in the day-to-day care of cardiovascular and/or pulmonary rehabilitation patients.

Please check back for more infomation on our
2008 Annual Meeting that will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, September 18-21, 2008!