Cardiac rehabilitation (Guidelines)

What's new / Latest updates

24/06/25

Further information for healthcare providers

SIGN 150: Cardiac rehabilitation
Cardiac rehabilitation vision 20:20
BACPR (British association of cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation)
- Home page
- Standards
ACPICR (Association of chartered physiotherapists in cardiac rehabilitation) - standards
Please find information about driving from the DVLA at this link - Heart attacks, angioplasty, and driving - GOV.UK

Patient discharge letter:

Patient information material can be accessed here: HIS: Cardiac Rehab

Please find a copy of your discharge information here: Patient discharge letter

ALT: Alanine aminotransferase
CHSS: Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland
IDL: Incremental discharge letter
PCI / PPCI: Percutaneous coronary intervention/ Primary percutaneous coronary intervention
SCAD: Spontaneous coronary artery dissection

Last reviewed: 07/07/2025

Next review date: 31/07/2028

Author(s): Cardiovascular Improvement Group.

Version: 2

Approved By: TAM subgroup of the ADTC

Reviewer name(s): Prof S Leslie, Consultant Cardiologist.

Document Id: TAM127