The Development of Cardiac Rehabilitation in China: Current Status and Future Perspectives.

Abstract

In recent years, significant progress has been made in China in the field of cardiac rehabilitation by raising awareness among the Chinese public, scholars, hospitals, and government regarding the substantial benefits of cardiac rehabilitation/secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Cardiac rehabilitation encompasses a comprehensive intervention strategy for cardiovascular diseases, integrating multiple disciplines, such as cardiology, sports medicine, rehabilitation medicine, nutriology, psychology, behavioral medicine, and preventive medicine. Standardized and systematic cardiac rehabilitation therapy can help patients with cardiovascular diseases restore their physical and mental health and reduce the risk of recurrences and deaths from cardiovascular diseases. This article provides an overview of the historical development, existing clinical practice modes, and the latest clinical research findings on cardiac rehabilitation, focusing on the current clinical modes and clinical research results of cardiac rehabilitation in China. It aims to offer a systematic perspective for international peers to know and understand cardiac rehabilitation in China, along with an objective analysis and future prospects for advancing this field.