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Introduction Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a multi-factorial intervention incorporating education, physical activity and psychosocial support to address the risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and improve health behaviour.1,2 A recent Cochrane review evaluating 85 randomised-controlled trials concluded that the benefits of exercise-based CR include reduced mortality, lowering hospital admissions, and may improve health-related quality of life.3 Research by Hinde et al. suggests the achievement of 85% engagement in CR could see a reduction of 49,000 hospital admissions and 19,500 fewer deaths over 10 years, saving millions in costs