title: Cardiac rehabilitation in the coronary care unit. Part II.
abstract: The rehabilitation of the complicated-MI patient in the CCU should consist of early use of the bedside chair and progressive activity with the level and rate of advancement determined by frequent assessment of the clinical state. Patient education is an important part of the rehabilitation program, especially in the patient with complicated MI.
mesh_terms: D003325:Coronary Care Units; D006801:Humans; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D005082:Physical Exertion