The Pulse Pod
AACVPR, the premier professional membership and advocacy association for cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, hosts this podcast alongside Tom Draper, MBA, MAACVPR, to introduce another channel of delivering the latest news in cardiopulmonary practice. The goal of the show is to connect members and discuss timely topics within the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehab spaces.
Podcasting since 2022 • 32 episodes
The Pulse Pod
Latest Episodes
News & Views Recording: Moving More Can Make a Difference
By James D. Walter, PhDDiscover why adding small bursts of movement to your day—not just formal exercise—can transform your health and longevity.
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News & Views Recording: Finding Connection in Cardiopulmonary Rehab: Addressing Loneliness and Social Isolation
The holiday season can magnify feelings of loneliness and social isolation for older adults with chronic heart and lung conditions. Learn to recognize the signs of loneliness in your patients and understand the role cardiac and pulmonary rehabi...
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News & Views: Marijuana Use by CR Patients: Serious as a Heart Attack
If you really want to make cardiopulmonary rehab professionals jump out of their skin this Halloween, send them a patient who’s actively using cannabis. Whether for medical or recreational purposes, Sherrie Khadanga, MD, explain...
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News & Views Recording: Making All CR/PR Populations Feel Seen and Heard
Malloree Rice, MS, ACSM-CEP, CCRP emphasizes the importance of inclusive and accessible care in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, particularly for patients who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or have low vision. It offers practical strategies f...
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News & Views Recording: PR Helps Improve QoL Among Lung Cancer Patients Following Medical or Surgical Treatment
Pulmonary rehabilitation, originally developed for COPD, is now being increasingly recognized as beneficial for lung cancer patients—especially those undergoing surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation—by improving lung function, exercise capacity, ...
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