10.1 Thesis objective The rehabilitation of patients with cardiovascular conditions encompasses extensive long-term programmes that include medical evaluation, physical training, reduction of risk factors, education and consultations. Programmes are designed to limit physiological and psycho-social effects of cardiac diseases, reduce the risk of a sudden death or reinfarction, control disease symptoms, stabilise or reduce atherosclerotic processes and improve psycho-social and working ability of patients. This thesis aims to highlight the importance of cardiovascular rehabilitation and primary prevention. The physio-therapeutic techniques and methods of rehabilitation described in this theses have thus far shown to be the most effective. Furthermore, the results of research that are described have greatly impacted the development of cardiovascular rehabilitation up to its current level. 10.2 Conclusion Cardiovascular rehabilitation and prevention are extremely important branches in today's health care system. Coronary conditions are one of the leading causes of death in adults, and they are the second most common diagnosis and cause of disability. Risk factors such as smoking, alcohol consumption and a sedentary lifestyle are what can and should be targeted. Physical activity is certainly advised as part of both primary and secondary prevention, and has been proven to reduce the risk of a coronary disease, reduce the symptoms and enhance the recovery process. Cardiovascular rehabilitation is an extensive field of treatment, but also extremely sensitive and requires accurate diagnosis and assessment of a given condition, constant monitoring of a patient while in a stationary unit, and regular controls after completing physio-therapeutic treatment.