• Cardiovascular resource links are a Member Benefit. Links available for members include resources for:
  • Clinical and Educational Resources for Staff
  • Patient Education
  • Advocacy
  • Publications
  • Scientific Statements and Guidelines
    
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Pulmonary

• Pulmonary resource links are a Member Benefit. Links available for members include resources for:
  • Clinical and Educational Resources for Staff
  • Patient Education
  • Advocacy
  • Publications
  • Scientific Statements and Guidelines
    
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Scientific Statements & Guidelines

AACVPR documents

• 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
  
  
• 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
  
  
• 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
  
  
• 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
  
  
• 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
  
  
• 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

Documents endorsed by AACVPR

• Influenza Vaccine as a Secondary Prevention for Cardiovascular Disease
  
• Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease
  
• Statement on Pulmonary Rehabilitation
  
• Evidence-Based Preventive Cardiology Guidelines for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Women
  
• Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Unstable Angina/Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
  
• Coming Soon! American Nursing Association Cardiovascular Scope and Standards for Cardiovascular Nursing Practice