ABSTRACT
Introduction The psychological and physical rehabilitative needs of the patient with cardiovascular disease will be outlined in this chapter, followed by presentation of current recommendations for content and delivery of cardiac rehabilitation. The evidence base for the effectiveness of cardiac rehabilitation interventions will be outlined along with key issues such as current provision and participation rates amongst different patient groups. With the demand for cardiac rehabilitation growing to include not only patients who have suffered myocardial infarction (MI), but also previously excluded groups such as patients with heart failure or chronic stable angina, the evolving arena for the future of cardiac rehabilitation will be considered.
