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The increase in life expectancy is linked, among other factors such as genetic factors, environmental factors, factors of medical conditions, socio-demographic factors, self-management, and access to care, to an increase in non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which puts huge pressure on the health care systems. Cardiovascular diseases are, by far, the most common NCD in low- to middle-income countries (LMICs); among these diseases, stroke is the most frequent (3). To face the huge public health challenge of NCDs and to lower their associated burden for patients and their families and caregivers, rehabilitation services are an essential. part of management of these diseases