Tailored Smartphone Communication for Post-Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Secondary Prevention: A Randomized Controlled Study
By
Sunki Lee
Ji Bak Kim
Seung Eon Shin
Jeonghoon Ahn
Hyun-Ghang Jeong
Kyung Ho Jung
Younghoon Song
Eung Ju Kim
April 23, 2026
Clinical Scorecard: Tailored Smartphone Communication for Post-Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Secondary Prevention: A Randomized Controlled Study
At a Glance
Category Detail
Condition Coronary artery disease (CAD) post-percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) Key Mechanisms Personalized educational and motivational messaging via smartphone app Target Population Adults (≥18 years) who underwent PCI within the last month Care Setting Secondary and tertiary hospitals in Korea
Key Highlights
Secondary prevention strategies are crucial for reducing recurrence of cardiovascular events post-PCI. Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) participation is low, with only 20% to 50% of eligible patients participating. AnSim app aims to improve blood pressure control and risk-factor management through tailored messaging. Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Patients should be assessed for cardiovascular risk factors post-PCI. Management
Implement personalized messaging interventions to support secondary prevention. Monitoring & Follow-up
Regularly monitor blood pressure and adherence to risk-factor management. Risks
Patients with cognitive dysfunction or significant psychiatric disorders should be excluded from interventions. Patient & Prescribing Data
Adults post-PCI with smartphone access.
Mobile health interventions can enhance adherence to secondary prevention strategies.
Clinical Best Practices
Encourage participation in cardiac rehabilitation programs. Utilize mobile health technologies to reinforce education and self-management. References
