Quality of Life and Return to Work 5 Years After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Journal of Cardiopulmonary RehabilitationPublished 1 January 1997
Erik Engblom, Kari Korpilahti, Helena H m l inen, Tapani R nnemaa, Pauli Puukka
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A cardiac rehabilitation program in conjunction with usual medical care after CABS may induce a perception of improved health, and the influence on return to work is limited.
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A cardiac rehabilitation program in conjunction with usual medical care after CABS may induce a perception of improved health. The influence on return to work is limited.
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