Book excerpt: This guide is directed at the multi-disciplinary team dealing with cardiac rehabilitation. It is a practical handbook for everyday professionals on what they should do following cardiac events and return to work. It is adapted to the needs of cardiac rehabilitation centers. - Key publication from the European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC) - Companion handbook to The ESC Handbook of Preventive Cardiology: Putting Prevention into Practice This handbook is directed at cardiologists in training and practice, specialist (cardiac) nurses, technicians, exercise physiologists and other healthcare professionals involved in the multidisciplinary process of cardiac rehabilitation - Practical user-friendly handbook style presentation - Covers the complete spectrum of rehabilitation care - Key team members address key issues - smoking, diet and physical activity - Focus on high risk patients (family approach)