What are the benefits of cardiac rehabilitation after percutaneous coronary intervention?
Cardiac rehabilitation programs after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) can improve mortality and cardiovascular events, as shown by a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Benefits include decreased mortality, decreased hospitalization, improved quality of life, and improved exercise capacity. The Global Secondary Prevention Strategies to Limit Event Recurrence After Myocardial Infarction (GOSPEL) study also showed that cardiac rehabilitation programs improve risk factor management, including smoking cessation, physical activity, and cholesterol level control. Additionally, cardiac rehabilitation programs have been found to reduce depression and anxiety.  