The Improving ATTENDance to Cardiac Rehabilitation Trial

Exclusion Criteria

• •1. Received a left ventricular assist device, receiving continuous inotropic support (e.g., milrinone), or undergoing hemodialysis
• •2. Angina at rest or with a low functional capacity (\< 2 METs)
• •3. Advanced cancer, advanced risk for falling, limiting cognitive impairment, or other advanced disorder that limits participation in CR
• •1. Advanced risk for falling will be assessed by 5X sit-to-stand test, with a cut-off score of \>15 seconds
• •2. Cognitive assessment will be completed using the Mini-Cog instrument, with a cut-off score \< 3 used to exclude potential subjects.
• •4. Severe arrhythmia unless adequately treated (e.g., implantable cardiac defibrillator)
• •5. Pregnant or plan to become pregnant in the next year.
• •6. Major cardiovascular procedure or hospitalization planned in the next 6 months
• •7. Less than 12 month life expectancy
• •8. Participation in another clinical trial that interferes with iATTEND participation, follow-up, data collection, exercise capacity or quality of life.