Cardiac Rehab

Question 1

During day 1 of cardiac rehab, what activities should the patient perform and what MET level should they perform them at?

Answer 1

Bedrest, up to bedside commode or chair. 1-2METS

Question 2

During day 2 of cardiac rehab, what activities should the patient perform and what MET level should they perform them at?

Answer 2

Room ambulation, 2-3 METS

Question 3

During day 3 of cardiac rehab, what activities should the patient perform and what MET level should they perform them at?

Answer 3

5-10 minutes walking in halls, self-care activities, 2-3 METS

Question 4

During day 4 of cardiac rehab, what activities should the patient perform and what MET level should they perform them at?

Answer 4

5-10 minutes walking in halls(2-3 times per day), walking up half flight of stairs, 3-4 METS

Question 5

How long is the typical acute cardiac rehab?

Answer 5

5 days

Question 6

For the first 4-6 weeks following a cardiac event, what is the maximal MET level and % of max HR a patient shoulder perform?

Answer 6

5 METS, 70%

Question 7

What lab value needs to peak or stabilize before beginning cardiac rehab?

Answer 7

troponin