“…However, it was not until 1954 that the AHA convened a rehabilitation committee to address cardiac patients. 10 Cardiac rehabilitation is a structured exercise and education program offered at most hospitals, with cardiologists, registered nurses, exercise physiologists, nutritionists, psychologists, and case managers each playing a vital role. In September 2007, the AACVPR, the ACC, and the AHA approved the AACVPR/ACC/ AHA 2007 Performance Measures on Cardiac Rehabilitation for Referral to and Delivery of Cardiac Rehabilitation/Secondary Prevention Services.…”