Participation in a comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation program improves mid- and long-term prognosis in survivors of acute coronary syndrome

This study shows a significant survival benefit of participation in a comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation program in early survivors of ACS. Unexpectedly, this finding was contrasted by a very low participation rate in this highly effective and cost-effective intervention. Increasing awareness of CCR's benefits both amongst patients and providers, as well as increasing access to and availability of CCR should significantly improve survival rates following ACS.