Patient education in cardiac rehab: A personal reflection on building a more inclusive and empowering future

I grew up and began my career in Brazil, where access to health care and education—especially in low-resource settings—was not guaranteed. Early in my clinical work, I witnessed how empowering patients with knowledge could transform lives. I saw people with cardiovascular disease (CVD), often with limited formal education, become active participants in their recovery once they understood their condition and how to manage it.

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