Table 2 Essential components of cardiac rehabilitation considering both BACPR & ESC

1. Delivery of the intervention by a well-experienced and multidisciplinary team

2. Rapid identification, early provision of a structured cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation programme, and recruitment of eligible individuals

3. Initial assessing of patient’s needs and provide cares that meets patient’s preferences and purposes

4. Lifestyle risk factor management - physical activity, healthy eating, body composition, tobacco cessation and relapse prevention

5. Psychological health and management

6. Medical risk management

7. Comprehensive exercise

8. Long-term strategy and illustration of a constant health outcome