For those who need cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, it can truly be life-changing. But according to SMH Medical Director of Cardiac Rehab, Hakim Morsli, MD, the program is significantly underutilized by eligible patients. Along with program supervisor Meredith Cleveland, BS, CCRP, Dr. Morsli explains how the program works and why it's so important patients get referred and get the rehab they need.

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