The Pulse Pod
The Pulse Pod
Latest Episodes
News & Views Recording: AACVPR 2026-2028 Strategic Plan: Building Our Future Together
AACVPR President Stacey Greenway, MA, MPH, MAACVPR, ACSM-CEP outlines a bold, member-informed roadmap to strengthen the future of cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation. The plan focuses on three core goals—deepening awareness and eng...
News & Views Recording: Wearables in Pulmonary Rehab — It’s About More Than Just Step Counts
The general public might associate wearable health technology more so with 'cardio' than the 'pulmonary,' but these devices are making strides in monitoring chronic lung disease. UVM Health internist Elie Donath, MD, MPH, offers his expert insi...
News & Views Recording: A Broken Heart, Clinically Speaking: The Story of Takotsubo Syndrome
Kevin G. Tayon, MD, and Bryan J. Taylor, PhD, FAACVPR trace the origins of Takotsubo syndrome—from its first puzzling presentation in 1983 Hiroshima to its recognition as “broken-heart syndrome” after a surge of cases following the 2004 Chūetsu...
Practical Considerations for Winter Exercise for Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Patients
Staying active in winter can be tough for cardiopulmonary rehab patients, but understanding how cold air stresses the heart and lungs — and taking simple precautions — helps keep workouts safe and effective even when temperatures drop.
