Functional and Psychological Impact of Cardiac Rehabilitation in Patients With Implantable Cardiac Devices

This study is the first to evaluate the benefits of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) program for patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) in a Latin American population. The CR programs significantly improve exercise capacity, left ventricular function, and anxiety/depression scores in patients with CIEDs. The CR programs are safe with low complication rates in patients with pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators. The study highlights the need for integrating CR into standard care for CIED patients to enhance functional and psychological outcomes.