CV Rehab Management - HF, CAD, CR & DM Flashcards
HF,CAD, CR, & DM
What setting does Phase 1 Cardiac Rehab take place in?
Acute care or post-acute care (all inpatient).
When does Phase 1 Cardiac Rehab occur in the patient’s timeline?
From Post-Operative Day (POD) 0 through discharge.
What is the main aim of Phase 1 Cardiac Rehab?
To get patients to the next level of care or home.
What setting does Phase 2 Cardiac Rehab take place in?
Outpatient setting
When does Phase 2 Cardiac Rehab start?
As soon as possible after hospital discharge.
How many sessions does Phase 2 Cardiac Rehab include?
36 sessions (3 times per week for 12 weeks).
What components should the exercise program in Phase 2 Cardiac Rehab include?
combination of aerobic exercise training, resistance training, and flexibility.
True or False: PTs primarily leads Phase 2 Cardiac Rehab?
False: Exercise physiologist
What does “specificity” mean in the context of Phase 2 Cardiac Rehab exercise training?
Training should mirror the patient’s regular functional tasks
What should the mode of exercise in Phase 2 Cardiac Rehab focus on?
Exercises should engage muscles used for regular functional tasks.
True or False: In the Phase 2 Cardiac Rehab exercise program? Patient preferences should be taken into account if possible.
True
Why is exercise intensity important in Phase 2 Cardiac Rehab?
If exertion is too intense, training can be hazardous; if not intense enough, training can be ineffective.
At what percentage of HR max does aerobic training typically occur in Phase 2 Cardiac Rehab?
At 70-85% HR max, but can occur at 40-60% HR max in elderly or more compromised patients.
What are the phases of an exercise session in Phase 2 Cardiac Rehab?
Warm-up, steady-state exercise, and cool-down.
What tools are used to monitor exercise intensity in Phase 2 Cardiac Rehab?
HR max formulas and Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scales.
What can be used for patients who cannot yet tolerate long-duration aerobic activities?
Interval training.
What is the effect of combining upper and lower body exercises in Phase 2 Cardiac Rehab?
produces a higher VO2 max consumption.
What is the goal duration for continuous steady-state exercise in Phase 2 Cardiac Rehab?
45 minutes of continuous steady-state exercise.
What is the typical frequency of Cardiac Rehab sessions in Phase 2?
3x per week.
How should the exercise program be adjusted for more impaired patients in Phase 2 Cardiac Rehab?
start with low-intensity, short-duration, and high-frequency exercise if possible.
When is resistance training initiated in Phase 2 Cardiac Rehab?
after aerobic exercise.
What is the goal for resistance training intensity in Phase 2 Cardiac Rehab?
30-50% of 1 Rep Max (1RM), with 8-10 reps, 2-3 times per week for major muscle groups.
How should weights be progressed in resistance training?
increase weights by 5-10 lbs when 12-15 reps become comfortable.
What breathing technique should be used during resistance training, and why?
Exhale with exertion to avoid the Valsalva maneuver.
What is the primary focus of Phase 3 Cardiac Rehab?
How does supervision change in Phase 3 Cardiac Rehab?
It is the maintenance phase, focusing on lifelong exercise involvement.
There is less individualized supervision, with larger exercise groups.
Where do patients typically participate in Phase 3 Cardiac Rehab?
YMCA, senior centers, or private gyms.
What is the impact of attending 36 sessions of Cardiac Rehab on mortality and MI risk?
decrease both mortality risk and myocardial infarction
What is a major issue with patients benefiting from Cardiac Rehab?
Many patients who would benefit from Cardiac Rehab are not being referred.
What is the greatest predictor of participation in Cardiac Rehab?
The strength of the physician’s (MD) recommendation.