What is AACVPR mission?
Founded in 1985, the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) is dedicated to our mission of reducing morbidity, mortality and disability from cardiovascular and pulmonary disease through education, prevention, rehabilitation, research and disease management.
Why join AACVPR?
Why AACVPR? Membership with AACVPR provides exclusive access to first-rate education, a multidisciplinary network of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation professionals, and the latest updates on regulatory standards and reimbursement issues delivered to your inbox.
Does the Aacvpr have a journal?
You can add the $15 print journal subscription to your membership at the time of renewal, or you can email [email protected] to be invoiced for the print subscription fee.
What is Faacvpr?
FAACVPR. Fellow of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
When was the publication of the Journal of Cardiac Rehabilitation?
In 1981, Drs. Pollock and Froelicher released the inaugural issue of JCRP, at that time known as the Journal of Cardiac Rehabilitation.
What does pulmonary rehab consist of?
In pulmonary rehab, patients are monitored and taught to exercise safely by paying attention to their breathing and oxygen levels, as well as learning modifications such as using a chair for weight lifting and yoga.
What are the 4 phases of cardiac rehabilitation PDF?
The Four Phases of Cardiac Rehabilitation
- The Acute Phase of Cardiac Rehabilitation.
- Your Outpatient Rehabilitation Program.
- Independent Ongoing Maintenance.
What are the core components of cardiac rehab?
Core components. Core components of CR include patient assessment, physical activity counselling, exercise training, diet/nutritional counselling, risk factor control, patient education, psychosocial management and vocational advice, with exercise training as a central component.
What foods clean out your lungs?
Many fruits, berries, and citrus fruits contain flavonoids which are great for lung cleansing. These naturally-occurring compounds have an antioxidant effect on many organs in the body, including your lungs. Some great foods to eat that contain flavonoids are apples, blueberries, oranges, lemons, tomatoes, and cabbage.
What are the 3 phases of cardiac rehabilitation?
Comprehensive program
- Phase 1: Hospitalization. Evaluation, education and rehabilitation efforts begin while you’re still in the hospital following a cardiac event.
- Phase 2: Early outpatient.
- Phase 3: Extended outpatient.
What does it mean to be aacvpr certified?
Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Certification AACVPR sponsors a Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Certification process, the only peer-reviewed accreditation process designed to review individual facilities for adherence to standards and guidelines from AACVPR and other leading professional societies.
What do aacvpr members have access to?
Performance Measures *: AACVPR members have access to detailed performance measures fact sheets, toolkits, scientific position statements, reports and much more. See Performance Measures in Resources for Cardiovascular Professionals and Resources for Pulmonary Resources sections.
What is the aacvpr outpatient data registry?
Outpatient Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation Data Registries: The AACVPR Outpatient Data Registries will be unique and powerful tools for tracking patient outcomes and program performance in meeting evidence-based guidelines for secondary prevention of cardiovascular and pulmonary disease.