Exercise and
cardiac rehabilitation are indications with type I A evidence in most
secondary cardiovascular prevention guidelines.
Rehabilitation programs not only include
exercise but also provide integral care and
education about
cardiovascular risk factors. However there is a paucity of such programs in
Chile. Moreover there is a lack of
awareness about the benefits of
exercise and there is lack of
knowledge about the details of
exercise prescription in
secondary prevention. Therefore, the divulgation of this
knowledge is of utmost importance.