In comparison with heart attack patients who do not participate in a cardiac rehabilitation program, those who do​

A) ​have lower death rates from cardiovascular disease.
B) ​have an increased rate of nonfatal heart attacks.
C) ​have an increased rate of fatal heart attacks.
D) ​have lower death rates from heart disease but higher death rates from stroke.

Cardiac Rehabilitation

A tailored program of exercise, education, and support to help patients recover from heart disease or surgery.

Nonfatal Heart Attacks

Episodes of myocardial infarction that do not result in death, potentially leading to damage to the heart muscle and requiring medical intervention.

Cardiovascular Disease

A range of conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels, including diseases related to atherosclerosis, such as coronary artery disease.