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Main themes and sub-themes identified in qualitative interviews.Semi-structured interview guide.Which sensations did you feel immediately after the diagnosis of the cardiac event?After the operation and the hospitalization, which health-related suggestions did you receive and from whom? Did you talk to anyone about it?Did the event generate in you a motivation to lifestyle changing? After 6 months, did you perceive any obstacles? If so, which ones?After the event, did you perceive the desire to be periodically checked? If so, what are your impressions about the program that you are joining?After the event, how confident do you feel about carrying out your usual daily activities? And what about physical activity?After the event, how do you consider your relationship and how do you feel treated by your family members and those who take care of you? Do you perceive any changes?Characteristics of patients at the time of the interview. Values are presented as mean (SD) or percentage. ARB, angiotensin receptor blocker; BMI, body mass index; PTCA, percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, stenting, or both.