Overview
Subacute ischemic heart disease refers to the period following an acute myocardial infarction (MI) or acute coronary syndrome (ACS) where the heart muscle is recovering. This phase is critical for secondary prevention and improving long-term outcomes.Diagnosis
No specific diagnostic criteria for the subacute phase are provided in the abstracts.Management
Cardiac rehabilitation programs are a core component of management for patients with ischemic heart disease 1.
Components of cardiac rehabilitation include patient assessment, nutritional counseling, weight management, cardiovascular disease and risk factor management, psychosocial management, aerobic exercise training, strength training, and physical activity counseling 1.
New care models, including virtual and remote delivery of cardiac rehabilitation services, are available 1.
High-quality cardiac rehabilitation programs monitor processes and outcomes and engage in quality improvement 1.Special Populations
No specific information on special populations is provided in the abstracts.Key Recommendations
Cardiac rehabilitation programs should include patient assessment, nutritional counseling, weight management, cardiovascular disease and risk factor management, psychosocial management, aerobic exercise training, strength training, and physical activity counseling 1. (Evidence: Expert opinion)
High-quality cardiac rehabilitation programs should monitor their processes and outcomes and engage in an ongoing process of quality improvement 1. (Evidence: Expert opinion)
The advent of new care models, including virtual and remote delivery of cardiac rehabilitation services, has expanded the ways that cardiac rehabilitation programs can reach patients 1. (Evidence: Expert opinion)References
1 Brown TM, Pack QR, Aberegg E, Brewer LC, Ford YR, Forman DE et al.. Core Components of Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs: 2024 Update: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association and the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Circulation 2024. link