ESC Publishes First Comprehensive Guidelines on Cardiac Rehabilitation Benefits
Source Summary
The European Society of Cardiology has published new guidelines on cardiac rehabilitation in the European Heart Journal, highlighting benefits for heart, body, and mind. The guidelines will be formally presented at ESC Congress 2026 on August 31.
Why it matters
These first ESC guidelines establish standardized recommendations for cardiac rehabilitation, a treatment approach addressing multiple dimensions of patient recovery after heart events.
