ESC Guidelines on Cardiac Rehabilitation

ESC Congress 2026 | At the congress in Munich, the ESC released a new guideline on cardiac rehabilitation as one of the three newly presented documents. Prof. Maria Bäck (Sahlgrenska University Hospital - Gothenburg, Sweden) and Herzmedizin.de editor-in-chief PD Dr. Stefan Perings discuss how the recommendations can improve clinical practice and patient outcomes.

By:

Romy Martínez

HERZMEDIZIN editorial team

2026-08-30

Image source (image above): Sergii Figurnyi / Shutterstock.com

Take-aways

Cardiac rehabilitation is expanding beyond traditional indications, now covering a wider range of patients, including those with atrial fibrillation, valvular and congenital heart disease, cardiac transplantation, and cancer receiving cardiotoxic therapies.
Personalization is a central focus of the new ESC guidelines, with comprehensive assessment followed by shared decision-making between patients and healthcare providers.
Digital health and AI can add value but should complement, not replace, personal interaction with patients. The guidelines include dedicated recommendations on AI and digital health technologies.
Tele-rehabilitation and hybrid models are increasingly supported by evidence, allowing patients to combine center-based rehabilitation with sessions performed at home; these approaches should be considered for most patients in cardiac rehabilitation.

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ESC Guidelines on Cardiac Rehabilitation

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