"Before I attended rehab I was in a very bleak place and felt totally abandoned.  I set off with little enthusiasm and not much hope and have been amazed at the level of care and the wonderful programme.  You have given me my life back" -Cardiac Rehab Attendee, Oct 2010.

IACR Bursaries 2012

Welcome to the website of the Irish Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation (IACR).  The IACR was established in 1995 and is a multidisciplinary group under the auspices of the Irish Heart Foundation.

The philosophy of the IACR is:

  • To facilitate communication and support between cardiac rehabilitation multidisciplinary professionals who wish to promote a greater awareness and understanding of cardiac rehabilitation throughout the healthcare system.

  • To endeavour to provide and improve the standard of professional education within cardiovascular rehabilitation through the promotion of conferences, scientific meetings, publications and contact with appropriate international agencies.

  • To co-operate and fully collaborate with existing international organisations working in this field to promote an evidence based approach to client care with cardiac rehabilitation.