Patient preferences for the delivery of cardiac rehabilitation

•Flexible delivery of CR programs has the potential to improve uptake and attendance.•Many but not all patients prefer a centre-based program compared to a home-based program for their CR.•Some patients preferred a CR program delivered out of working hours rather than within working hours.•Most patients have a preference for a CR program which starts within two weeks of discharge.•Patients disliked the proposal of receiving education and information via a smart phone App.