Cardiac diseases are significant public health problem worldwide. The development of cardiac diseases is associated with habits in everyday life, such as smoking, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity and psychosocial stress. The most common cause of death among cardiac diseases is ischemic heart disease including coronary heart disease, acute myocardial infarction and other forms of that disease. Holistic approach to the patient is very important in the prevention of cardiac diseases, including education, psychological support, counseling patients and their families, and adequate physical therapy which is extremely important. One role of physiotherapist is to educate and advise patients on the preservation of health, development and maintenance of maximum functional capacity and mobility. Maintaining or improving physical activity prevents weight gains and the development of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia and diabetes, all of which are important cardiovascular risk factors.