Why the study?
Despite Class I guideline recommendations and evidence of clinical benefit, fewer than one-third of eligible US patients complete cardiac rehabilitation after acute myocardial infarction, with persistent implementation gaps across delivery models and demographics.
Does cardiac rehabilitation improve outcomes in patients recovering from acute myocardial infarction?
Population
Patients recovering from acute myocardial infarction
Design
Review
Key result
Cardiac rehabilitation after acute myocardial infarction is associated with reduced mortality and reinfarctions, yet fewer than one-third of eligible patients in the United States complete a program.
Authors
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Low completion despite mortality benefit warrants targeted referral efforts; confirms associations but leaves open optimal implementation strategies.
Does cardiac rehabilitation improve outcomes in patients recovering from acute myocardial infarction?
Despite strong evidence and Class I guideline recommendations for cardiac rehabilitation after AMI, significant implementation gaps remain, with less than one-third of eligible US patients participating.
W. Frank Peacock (2026) conducted a review in Acute Myocardial Infarction. Cardiac rehabilitation was evaluated. Cardiac rehabilitation after acute myocardial infarction is associated with reduced mortality and reinfarctions, yet fewer than one-third of eligible patients in the United States complete a program.