Are Cardiac Patients Nowadays Ready to Use New Technologies as a Support After Cardiac Surgery?

Objectives: Among patients presenting for cardiovascular surgery, the percentage of elderly is growing constantly. Still, many are already using smartphones, applications and interactive online content. In times of the corona virus spreading, this will become more and more important to address safety and distance regulations. This study analyses what patients value about a postoperative cardiovascular rehabilitation program and if they are willing to use additional devices in a cardiovascular patient population.