Editorial
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World J Cardiol. Dec 26, 2023; 15(12): 627-632
Published online Dec 26, 2023. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v15.i12.627
Quo vadis cardiac rehabilitation; the role of comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation in modern cardiology
Nenad Lakušić, Ivana Sopek Merkaš
Nenad Lakušić, Ivana Sopek Merkaš, Department of Cardiology, Special Hospital for Medical Rehabilitation Krapinske Toplice, Krapinske Toplice 49217, Croatia
Nenad Lakušić, Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek 31000, Croatia
Nenad Lakušić, Department of Internal Medicine, Family Medicine and History of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Osijek, J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek 31000, Croatia
Author contributions: Lakušić N and Sopek Merkaš I were responsible for the conception and design of the manuscript, literature review, data collection and processing, and they wrote the first original draft; both authors issued approval for the final version to be submitted.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.
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Corresponding author: Ivana Sopek Merkaš, MD, Doctor, Department of Cardiology, Special Hospital for Medical Rehabilitation Krapinske Toplice, No. 2 Gajeva, Krapinske Toplice 49217, Croatia. ivana.sopek@sbkt.hr
Received: October 25, 2023
Peer-review started: October 25, 2023
First decision: November 2, 2023
Revised: November 7, 2023
Accepted: November 29, 2023
Article in press: November 29, 2023
Published online: December 26, 2023
Core Tip

Core Tip: Comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is an established and endorsed therapeutic approach for a broad spectrum of cardiac patients. Nevertheless, it is concerning that fewer than 50% of eligible patients are being effectively referred for CR, whether in an outpatient or inpatient setting. This editorial aims to offer a contemporary perspective on the significance and role of comprehensive CR in modern cardiology.