This begins one to four weeks after the patient is discharged, and the sutures are removed (for those who have had surgery). The program is conducted three days a week and lasts for one to three months depending on the patient’s condition.In this phase, the patient exercises using state-of-the-art portable heart monitoring equipment, known as telemetry. This ensures that the participant performs the optimal amount of exercise in the safest manner possible.An individualized program of lifestyle modification, including nutrition counseling is planned for the patient. During this phase, there is great focus on educating the patient on his/her risk factors and ways to reduce them.