Cardiac Rehab

Question 1

Phase I: FITT-P

Answer 1

F: first 3 days - 3-4x per day, after 3 days - 2x per day with increased duration

I: RPE < 13; Post infarction - HR < 120bpm, OR < 20 bpm above resting HR; Post surgery - < 30 bpm above resting HR

T: intermittent bouts 3-5 minutes, progressing to 10-15 minutes of continuous activity

P: varies depending on tolerance and risk stratification; can progress as long as no new sx, no new changes on EKG, adequate rise in SBP, and adequate increase in HR