Table 2.

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria

Recent acute coronary syndrome

Age over 18 years

Proficient in the Dutch language

Providing written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Heart failure and/or impaired left ventricular function (left ventricular ejection fraction <40 %)

Angina NYHA Class II–IV

Psychological or cognitive impairments which may limit cardiac rehabilitation

Congenital heart disease

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Gold classification ≥II

Diabetes with organ damage

Locomotive disorders that will preclude participation in an exercise training program

Implantable cardio-defibrillator (ICD)

Renal failure needing follow-up by a nephrologist

Intermittent claudication impairing CR exercises