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The document discusses the benefits of the First Pritikin Outpatient Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation (ICR) Program. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is prevalent worldwide, and CVD-related mortality is a significant issue. Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is known to improve outcomes, including reducing hospital readmissions and mortality, improving quality of life, and stabilizing or reversing the progression of CVD. However, enrollment in CR programs remains low.<br /><br />The First Pritikin Outpatient ICR Program aims to optimize patient health outcomes, expand insurance coverage, and increase the number of programs. The program incorporates comprehensive education, regular exercise, heart-healthy nutrition, and a healthy mindset. The Pritikin Eating Plan follows a Mediterranean-style diet that has been scientifically proven to reduce the risk factors for major chronic diseases.<br /><br />A retrospective analysis was conducted to assess the benefits of the program compared to traditional CR. The analysis included 1,963 patients referred to either ICR or CR. The results showed that ICR patients experienced significant improvements in weight, BMI, waist circumference, diet quality, physical function, and quality of life compared to CR patients. The improvements in diet quality, body weight, and BMI were especially greater in ICR than in CR.<br /><br />The document also highlights the underutilization of ICR and CR programs, calling for increased enrollment and utilization of these programs. Future steps include assessing health outcomes after ICR and increasing awareness and enrollment in both ICR and CR programs.<br /><br />Overall, the First Pritikin Outpatient ICR Program has proven to be effective in improving patient outcomes and should be considered as a valuable option for cardiac rehabilitation.

Keywords

First Pritikin Outpatient ICR Program

Cardiac rehabilitation

Cardiovascular disease

CVD-related mortality

Hospital readmissions

Quality of life

CVD progression

Comprehensive education

Heart-healthy nutrition

Mediterranean-style diet