Phases of cardiac rehabilitation
| Phase 1 | Inpatient | Discussion with primary provider Early mobilization, mild activity Referral |
| Phase 2 | Outpatient | Comprehensive secondary prevention model Individualized treatment plan Exercise prescription Education classes Risk modification: smoking, hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol, obesity, nutrition Psychosocial counseling |
| Phase 3 | Maintenance | Cardiac monitoring no longer needed Independent continuation of risk-factor modification and exercise, with periodic physician evaluation |