What are the potential cardiovascular complications of out-patient cardiac rehabilitation programs?
Van Camp SP and Peterson RA (1986) conducted a study which found that the potential cardiovascular complications of out-patient cardiac rehabilitation programs include cardiac arrhythmias, myocardial ischemia, and even death due to sudden cardiac arrest. However, Vongvanich et al. (1996) found that medically supervised exercise in a cardiac rehabilitation center was generally safe, with only minor adverse events occurring. Therefore, it is important to ensure that cardiac rehabilitation is conducted under the supervision of a medical professional to ensure the safety of the patient. 