1. Women joined cardiac rehabilitation about one-third less than men.
2. Minority women’s participation averaged only 10% to 12%.
3. Women achieved equal or greater survival benefits from rehabilitation.
4. Automatic referrals and case management greatly improved enrollment.
5. Barriers included caregiving duties, comorbidities, and limited referrals.
6. AHA urged hybrid and home-based models to expand access.

Source: AHA Journals