An integrated and coordinated approach to preventing recurrent coronary heart disease events in Australia

Briffa, Tom G. and Kinsman, Leigh and Maiorana, Andrew J. and Zecchin, Robert and Redfern, Julie and Davidson, Patricia M. and Paull, Glenn and Nagle, Amanda and Denniss, A. Robert. 2009. An integrated and coordinated approach to preventing recurrent coronary heart disease events in Australia. The Medical Journal of Australia (MJA). 190 (12): pp. 683-686.

Source Title

The Medical Journal of Australia (MJA)

Additional URLs

http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/190_12_150609/bri11201_fm.html

ISSN

1326-5377

Faculty

Faculty of Health Sciences

Centre for Cardiovascular and Chronic Care

Nursing and Midwifery Sydney

School

School of Physiotherapy

URI

http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/25301

Collection

Curtin Research Publications

Abstract

Implementing existing knowledge about cardiacrehabilitation (CR) and heart failure management couldmarkedly reduce mortality after acute coronary syndromesand revascularisation therapy. Contemporary CR and secondary prevention programs arecost-effective, safe and beneficial for patients of all ages,leading to improved survival, fewer revascularisationprocedures and reduced rehospitalisation. Despite the proven benefits attributed to these secondary prevention interventions, they are not well attended bypatients. Modern programs must be flexible, culturally safe,multifaceted and integrated with the patients primary healthcare provider to achieve optimal and sustainable benefits for most patients.