cardiac rehab

Question 1

what needs to be present before starting cardiac rehab?

Answer 1

stable angina, control of dysrythmias, control of myocardial insufficiency, compensated HF, s/p cardiac surgery

Question 2

what are some precautions to activity in cardiac rehab?

Answer 2

low EF, presence of other medical conditions, active infection, abnormal labs, high O2 needs,

Question 3

what is the goal of phase I?

Answer 3

reach 3-4 METS activity level by discharge

Question 4

what is the goal of phase II?

Answer 4

increase exercise capacity to 5 METS

Question 5

what takes place before rehab in phase II?

Answer 5

an exercise test with patient on medications they will be using during exercise

Question 6

how many weeks post MI can a patient start resistance training?

Answer 6

5 weeks including participation in 3 weeks of cardiac rehab

Question 7

how many weeks post CABG can a patient start resistance training?

Answer 7

8 weeks including participation in 3 weeks of cardiac rehab