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The patients who received the Heart manual scored significantly higher on the Physical Functioning (p = 0.0001), general health (p = 0.019) and mental health (p = 0.012) items of the SF36. The heart manual group reported greater frequency and greater duration of exercise and demonstrated a greater knowledge of the benefits of exercise in risk factor modification. Conclusion: The results of this study demonstrate the beneficial effects of the Heart Manual to patients recovering from myocardial infarction.