Secondary prevention after a myocardial infarction

List of quality statements

Statement 1 Adults admitted to hospital with a myocardial infarction (MI) have an assessment of left ventricular function before discharge.

Statement 2 Adults admitted to hospital with an MI are referred for cardiac rehabilitation before discharge.

Statement 3 Adults admitted to hospital with an MI have the results of investigations and a plan for future treatment and monitoring shared with their GP.

Statement 4 Adults referred to a cardiac rehabilitation programme after an MI have an assessment appointment within 10 days of discharge from hospital.

Statement 5 (developmental) Adults referred to a cardiac rehabilitation programme after an MI are offered sessions during and outside working hours and the choice of undertaking the programme at home, in the community or in a hospital setting.