Myocardial infarction: cardiac rehabilitation and prevention of further cardiovascular disease - NICE guideline

It aims to promote the health of people who have had an MI by encouraging them to attend a cardiac rehabilitation programme and advising them on a healthy lifestyle. It also includes advice on drug therapy.

Recommendations

This guideline includes recommendations on:

• cardiac rehabilitation programmes
• lifestyle changes
• drug therapy
• coronary revascularisation

Who is it for?

• Healthcare professionals
• Commissioners
• Adults who have had a myocardial infarction, and their families and carers