Cardiac Rehabilitation of Stroke Survivors (SRP-CROSS)

This study examines the effectiveness of the cardiac rehabilitation program for stroke patients. The study will examine if patients with stroke, who receive cardiac rehabilitation in addition to their standard of care treatments, demonstrate improved recovery of function. It will also examine if these patients have reduced hospital readmission, reduced rate of recurrent stroke, and mortality.

Inclusion Criteria:18 years or olderStroke diagnosis (ischemic, hemorrhagic, nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage) / radiologic evidence of acute strokeMedically cleared by a cardiologist for participation in the cardiac rehabilitation program with no contraindications to cardiac rehabilitation per American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) guidelinesAbility to stand and walk with or without an assistive device for 10 feet safely, with or without assistance from another personAbility to transfer on/off the recumbent bike with or without an assistive device safely, with or without assistance from another personAbility to follow simple commands and communicate pain or distressAdmission to an Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility post-strokeSigned informed consent formExclusion Criteria:Medical disorders that preclude participation in the study as determined by the Principal Investigator.Inability to have baseline assessment within 45 days post-stroke diagnosisPatient considered unable to comply with study requirementsKnown terminal illness with life expectancy less than 1 yearCompliant diagnosis eligible for traditional cardiac rehabilitation covered by insurance