Cardiac Rehab

Question 1

What were the benefits of early mobilization following CV insult?

Answer 1

• improved mortality rates Mediated through cardiopulmonary effect
• reduced complications of hospitalization
• quicker recover
• shorter stay in hospital

Question 2

What is cardiac rehab?

Answer 2

Comprehensive program of progressive exercise and education designed to optimize a patient’s recovery from cardiovascular disease.

Question 3

What are some components to cardiac rehab program?

Answer 3

• Medical evaluation
• Prescribed exercise
• Cardiac risk factor modification
• Education
• Counseling

Question 4

What patients quality for rehab based on medicare guidelines?

Answer 4

MI
Heart failure
Cardiac transplantation
Angina
CABG
Valve replacement or repair
DX that may qualify — CAD with angioplasty or stent

Question 5

What percentage of patients who need cardiac rehab actually get it?

Answer 5

11-30%!!

Question 6

What are the indications for cardiac rehab according to ACSM>

Answer 6

Medically stable post MI
Stable angina
CABG surgery
Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
Stable heart failure caused by cardiomyopathy
Heart transplantation
Valvular heart disease
PAD
At risk for CAD with DM, dyslipidemia, HTN, or obesity
- Other patients that would benefit with prescription from physician and consensus from rehab team