Cardiac Rehabilitation for Angina with Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries: A Scoping Review
Clicks: 1
ID: 317324
2026
Article Quality & Performance Metrics
Overall Quality
Not rated
Combines reader engagement with the AI quality analysis. This
article has not been analysed, so there is no overall score —
reader engagement is measured and shown alongside.
Reader Engagement
0.0
/100
1 views
0 readers
AI Quality Assessment
Not analyzed
Readership in this journal
Ranked #38 of 45 articles by views in european journal of cardiovascular nursing : journal of the working group on cardiovascular nursing of the european society of cardiology
Most read
Least read
Bar heights use a square-root scale.
Mint this article as an NFT
Not yet mintedCreate a permanent, verifiable on-chain record of this article on the Scimatic Network. The NFT is held in your Journament account, and you can withdraw it to your own wallet at any time.
5
SUSD
one-off · no wallet required
Abstract
AIMS: Angina with non-obstructive coronary arteries (ANOCA) is associated with impaired quality of life, and cardiac rehabilitation (CR) may be a promising non-pharmacological treatment option. This scoping review aimed to map how cardiac rehabilitation (CR) for patients with ANOCA is described in the literature, including program components, delivery characteristics, reported outcomes, and research gaps. METHODS AND RESULTS: A scoping review was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA-ScR guidelines. A comprehensive search of seven electronic databases was performed from inception to September 30, 2025. Studies reporting CR interventions in adults with ANOCA or related endotypes were included. Data were charted using the TIDieR checklist and synthesized descriptively. Qualitative findings were organized using a socio-ecological model. Methodological quality was assessed descriptively using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. The database search yielded 14,072 records, of which 26 studies were included. CR interventions were generally safe and well tolerated, with high adherence rates. Patient-reported outcomes consistently improved, particularly angina symptoms, quality of life, and psychological well-being, while effects on physiological outcomes were heterogeneous. Exercise training was the most common intervention component, often individualized and combined with psychosocial therapies. Qualitative findings highlighted unmet needs related to education, psychological support, validation, and flexible, tailored program delivery. Substantial variability and methodological limitations were observed across studies. CONCLUSIONS: CR for patients with ANOCA appears safe, acceptable, and associated with meaningful improvements in patient-reported outcomes; however, evidence remains fragmented. Standardized, patient-centered CR models and long-term research are needed to optimize care and inform clinical practice for this underserved population.
| Reference Key |
openalex_W7164846048
Use this key to autocite in the manuscript while using
SciMatic Manuscript Manager or Thesis Manager
|
|---|---|
| Authors | Dinah L. van Schalkwijk, Mariëlle J. Hartzema-Meijer, Peter Damman, Bart Scheenstra, Melina C. den Haan, Aukelien C. Dimitriu‐Leen, Emilia Main, Suzette Elias‐Smale, Gabriela Lima de Melo Ghisi |
| Journal | european journal of cardiovascular nursing : journal of the working group on cardiovascular nursing of the european society of cardiology |
| Year | 2026 |
| DOI |
10.1093/eurjcn/zvag142
|
| URL | |
| Keywords | Keywords not found |
Citations
No citations found. To add a citation, contact the admin at info@scimatic.org
Comments
No comments yet. Be the first to comment on this article.