Heart, body and mind-the first ESC Guidelines highlight the many benefits of cardiac rehabilitation
The European Society of Cardiology has released new comprehensive guidelines for cardiac rehabilitation to standardize care across various heart conditions. Experts emphasize that while rehabilitation is highly effective, it remains underutilized and requires better implementation strategies.
Why it matters
Standardizing cardiac rehabilitation can significantly improve patient recovery outcomes and long-term health, potentially reducing the burden of cardiovascular disease.
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Add as preferred source Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines on cardiac rehabilitation have been published online today in the European Heart Journal . The new guidelines will be presented at ESC Congress 2026 on Aug. 31.
Cardiac rehabilitation is a personalized program designed to help patients manage their cardiac disease and recover from a cardiac event or heart operation. Until now, recommendations on cardiac rehabilitation have been included in ESC Guidelines related to specific situations, such as after a heart attack and in patients with heart failure.
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