Exercise Prescription for Cardiovascular Flashcards

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What is the ideal method for determining exercise prescription in cardiovascular disease patients?

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A symptom-limited graded exercise test (GXT) is ideal for determining individualized exercise prescription based on hemodynamic responses:

  • % HRR = The difference between your maximum heart rate and your resting heart rate.
  • % VO2 max = The the maximum rate at which the body can consume oxygen during physical activity.
  • % VO2 reserve = The percentage of the difference between a person’s maximum and resting VO2.
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What is functional capacity and how is it measured?

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  • Functional capacity is the heart’s ability to deliver oxygen to tissues
  • Measured in metabolic equivalents (METs).
  • An increase of 1 MET in functional capacity can reduce all-cause mortality by up to 30%.
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What is the recommended exercise intensity for cardiovascular patients?

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- Target exercise intensity should be 40-80% of

  • HRR
  • VO2
  • VO2 reserve

- With an RPE between 12-16 (moderate to hard) on the Borg scale.

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When should exercise be terminated in cardiovascular patients?

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Terminate exercise if:

  • Systolic blood pressure (SBP) exceeds 250 mmHg
  • Diastolic blood pressure (DBP) exceeds 115 mmHg
  • A decrease in SBP >10 mmHg.
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What precautions should be taken for diabetic patients during exercise?

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  • Initial exercise intensity should be cautious due to the risk of hypoglycemia.
  • Patients with blood sugars < 70 mg/dL should be given a 15g carbohydrate snack and rechecked after 15 min.
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What is the progression strategy for cardiovascular patients?

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  • Progress intensity responsibly, as higher intensities yield greater improvements in functional capacity.
  • High-intensity interval training (HIIT) may be beneficial but requires a negative ECG on GXT.
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What are the exercise considerations for chronic heart failure (CHF) patients?

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  • CHF patients are at high risk for exercise-related events and require close monitoring.
  • They should exercise below ICD thresholds, and any worsening of exercise tolerance or ischemia should prompt re-evaluation.
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What are the exercise prescription guidelines for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

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Initial Prescription:

  • Have patients walk at a speed/grade until reaching 3-4 on the claudication scale, rest until pain subsides, and repeat.

Goal:

  • Progression aims for sustained walking of 30-50 minutes at 3.0 mph.
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How is exercise prescription determined for coronary artery disease (CAD) patients?

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  • A GXT is essential to determine anginal thresholds and ST-segment displacement.
  • Documentation of resting HR, treadmill speed/grade, session time, and RPE.
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What are the general guidelines for documenting exercise sessions in cardiovascular rehab?

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  • resting HR
  • HR changes
  • treadmill speed/grade
  • session time
  • RPE changes
  • onset of symptoms like angina or dyspnea
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