After acute cardiac events or procedures, Cardiac Rehabilitation provides a structured pathway for recovery, risk reduction, and long-term lifestyle change. This session outlines comprehensive rehab programs that combine supervised exercise, education, psychological support, and risk-factor management. Participants will learn how cardiac rehab improves functional capacity, lowers recurrent event rates, and enhances quality of life in patients with coronary disease, heart failure, post-CABG or PCI, valve surgery, and certain arrhythmias. Emphasis is placed on building programs that are accessible, inclusive, and tailored to individual needs.

As healthcare teams strive to improve outcomes beyond the hospital stay, many seek a cardiology conference that focuses on practical implementation. This session reviews exercise prescription principles—intensity, frequency, and progression—for diverse patient profiles, including older adults and those with multiple comorbidities. Attendees will examine how to integrate dietary counseling, smoking cessation support, stress management, and medication optimization into a unified rehab curriculum. Case examples demonstrate how personalized goals help patients return to work, resume daily activities, and regain confidence after major cardiac events.

A major theme is designing effective comprehensive cardiac rehab programs across different delivery models. Participants will explore center-based, home-based, and hybrid programs that leverage telehealth, remote monitoring, and digital engagement tools. The session addresses referral pathways, enrollment strategies, and methods to improve participation among women, minorities, and patients who live far from rehab centers. Strategies for outcome tracking—exercise capacity, risk factor control, psychological well-being, and readmissions—are presented as essential components of quality improvement.

The session also touches on policy, reimbursement, and advocacy, highlighting how demonstrating value can help sustain and expand cardiac rehab services. By the end, attendees will understand not only the clinical benefits of rehab, but also the operational steps required to make it a routine, integral part of cardiovascular care for all eligible patients.