Efficiency of early cardiac rehabilitation in myocardial infarction patients with non st elevation

Abstract

In 54 European society of cardiology (ESC) member countries there were 19.9 million new cases of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Ischaemic heart disease (IHD) was the most common manifestation of CVD with 3.6 million new cases and 34.9 million people living with IHD. IHD and cerebrovascular disease are the most common causes of cardiovascular death and IHD accounts for 1.67 million deaths corresponding to 17% and 18% of all deaths in men and women, respectively. Two-thirds (66%) of the participants (men 63%; women 73%) in EUROASPIRE V were not achieving the defined physical activity target. 19% were smokers at the time of the interview and 55% of the interviewed were persistent smokers. Out of 46% advised to participate in a cardiac rehabilitation programme 69% attended at least half of the sessions. One-third (35%) reported “performing planned physical activity to increase physical fitness”, but only 16% performed vigorous activities more than 20 min at least 3 times a week.