Cardiac rehabilitation in nigeria and its challenges

Abstract

Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) is a goal targeted program designed for the patient living with cardiovascular disease such as myocardial infarction, heart failure, valvular heart disease to have maximum benefits of self-depended and alleviate the disease condition. It improves morbidity and reduces mortality. In this review, our objective is to discuss the challenges of cardiac rehabilitation in Nigeria. *Correspondence to: Edafe Emmanuel Auchi, Department of Cardiology Unit, Bayelsa Specialist Hospital, Yenagoa, Nigeria, E-mail: dremmanueledafe@gmail.com