*1.5 Contraindications*

Most patients referred for cardiac rehabilitation are eligible to participate in the program. The early assessment of these patients, including physical evaluation and risk stratification, before they commence exercise sessions should be carried out to ensure safety [24]. Contraindications for exercise training are generally accepted to include [2,4]:

Absolute contraindications:

• Recent acute coronary syndromes (within a few days);


## Relative contraindications:

