Cardiac rehabilitation can greatly improve recovery after heart surgery or cardiovascular events, but women are still underrepresented in these programs. U-M cardiologist Jessica Golbus explains the barriers that often prevent women from enrolling or completing rehab, including lower referral rates and transportation challenges. Read the full article to learn about proposed solutions like automatic referrals, tailored exercise programs, and virtual rehab that could help close the gender gap and support women’s heart health.
