Scope of cardiac rehabilitation.
The focus of this article is on the acute care and rehabilitation of the patient with coronary artery disease. The purpose is to provide an overview of the clinical treatment used at the University of Iowa Hospital, for the practicing physical therapist who may be unfamiliar with this type of patient. The three primary phases of the cardiac rehabilitation program are discussed with emphasis on the treatment of the patient with a post-myocardial infarction. Specific guidelines regarding evaluation and progression of physical activity are provided.
D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D010808:Physical Examination; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D012017:Referral and Consultation