Digital health has opened new pathways for secondary prevention, and Cardiac Telerehabilitation brings the benefits of rehab directly into patients’ homes. This session explores how remote, technology-enabled programs deliver exercise guidance, education, and risk-factor management to patients who cannot easily attend center-based rehab. Participants will learn about different models of tele-based rehab, including app-driven programs, video-supervised exercise sessions, and hybrid approaches that combine initial in-person assessment with ongoing remote follow-up. The focus is on maintaining safety while expanding access and convenience.

Interest in attending a cardiology conference has grown as systems look to scale rehab services and reduce disparities. This session reviews the evidence base demonstrating that remote programs can improve functional capacity, adherence to lifestyle changes, and cardiovascular risk factor control, with outcomes comparable to traditional rehab for selected patients. Attendees will explore practical components—heart rate and symptom monitoring, step counts, wearable integration, and secure messaging—that enable clinicians to adjust plans in real time. Special attention is given to patient selection, enrollment workflows, and training teams to deliver virtual care confidently.

A central theme is designing effective remote cardiac rehab programs around patient needs and technology realities. Participants will examine strategies to support individuals with low digital literacy, limited bandwidth, or mobility constraints, including telephone-based coaching and simplified interfaces. The session addresses regulatory and reimbursement considerations, documentation standards, and approaches to measuring outcomes such as exercise adherence, quality of life, and readmissions. Case examples illustrate how telerehab can particularly benefit rural populations, working adults, and caregivers who struggle to attend frequent in-person sessions.

The session also considers future innovations—integrating AI-driven coaching, gamification, and social support features to boost engagement. By the end, clinicians and program leaders will understand how to design, implement, and refine cardiac telerehabilitation pathways that are safe, scalable, and patient-centered, ensuring that evidence-based rehab becomes accessible to many more patients after a cardiac event.