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Although CR can reduce mortality, it fails to fully address residual risks, including chronic inflammation, autonomic dysfunction, and psychological disorders. Meanwhile, low patient participation and completion rates remain a major clinical challenge. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) shows multi-target cardioprotective effects that can effectively complement CR. This review focuses on the theoretical compatibility, multi-target mechanisms, and clinical application of TCM integrated with CR. Clinically, TCM effectively compensates for the limitations of conventional CR. Traditional Chinese exercise (TCE) acts as an optimal bridging therapy to facilitate safe rehabilitation initiation in deconditioned populations prior to standard aerobic training. The application of Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) in complex metabolic and psychological comorbidities refractory to conventional pharmacotherapy yields prominent advantages in CR. 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