Red Flags in Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy and ICF

Question 1

Symptoms of Cardiac Pathology (7)

Answer 1

Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Cardiac arrythmia
Fainting
Claudication
Fatigue
Edema (U.L., L.L or both)

Question 2

Symptoms Indicating Myocardial Infarction (8)

Answer 2

Severe chest pain (substernal pressure)
Chest heaviness
Fainting
Radiating pain down one or both arms.
Weakness or unexplained fatigue.
Nausea and/or vomiting
Diaphoresis
Shortness of breath

Question 3

Contraindications for Cardiopulmonary Exercise Training (8)

Answer 3

Acute myocardial infarction
Unstable angina
Unstable arrhytmia
Syncope (fainting)
Symptomatic severe aortic stenosis
Any acute pulmonary symptom
Any acute infectious process
Inability to comply with testing procedures.

Question 4

ICF - 5 Components

Answer 4

International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health.
Health condition (disease or disorder)
Body function and structure (impairments), Activity (limitations) and Participation (restrictions).
Environmental factors and Personal factors.