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Most patients wishing to participate in outpatient CR are able to begin within 4–6 weeks after surgery. In order to participate in an outpatient program, the patient must first obtain a physician's referral.<ref name=washington>{{cite web|title=Cardiac Rehabilitation|url=http://www.whhs.com/heart/cardiac_rehab/|publisher=Washington Hospital Healthcare System|accessdate=14 January 2012}}</ref> Participation typically begins with an intake evaluation that includes measurement of cardiac risk factors such as [[lipid]] measures, [[blood pressure]], body weight, and smoking status. An exercise [[cardiac stress test|stress test]] is usually performed both to determine if exercise is safe and to allow for the development of a custom exercise program. During exercise, the patient's heart rate and blood pressure are monitored to check the intensity of activity.<ref name=AHA /> |
Most patients wishing to participate in outpatient CR are able to begin within 4–6 weeks after surgery. In order to participate in an outpatient program, the patient must first obtain a physician's referral.<ref name=washington>{{cite web|title=Cardiac Rehabilitation|url=http://www.whhs.com/heart/cardiac_rehab/|publisher=Washington Hospital Healthcare System|accessdate=14 January 2012}}</ref> Participation typically begins with an intake evaluation that includes measurement of cardiac risk factors such as [[lipid]] measures, [[blood pressure]], body weight, and smoking status. An exercise [[cardiac stress test|stress test]] is usually performed both to determine if exercise is safe and to allow for the development of a custom exercise program. During exercise, the patient's heart rate and blood pressure are monitored to check the intensity of activity.<ref name=AHA /> |
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Short and long-term risk factors and goals are established, and patients are closely monitored by a "case-manager" who may be a cardiac-trained [[Registered Nurse]], [[Physiotherapist]], or an exercise [[physiologist]]. A dietitian helps create a healthy eating plan, and a counselor may help to alleviate stress or, for smokers, may give counseling on how to quit.<ref name=AHA /> |
Short and long-term risk factors and goals are established, and patients are closely monitored by a "case-manager" who may be a cardiac-trained [[Registered Nurse]], [[Physiotherapist]], respiratory therapist, or an exercise [[physiologist]]. A dietitian helps create a healthy eating plan, and a counselor may help to alleviate stress or, for smokers, may give counseling on how to quit.<ref name=AHA /> |
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The duration of the program varies from patient to patient and can range from six months to several years.<ref name=AHA /> Even after CR is finished, there are long-term maintenance programs that should not be minimized, as benefits are maintained only with long-term adherence. |
The duration of the program varies from patient to patient and can range from six months to several years.<ref name=AHA /> Even after CR is finished, there are long-term maintenance programs that should not be minimized, as benefits are maintained only with long-term adherence. |
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Revision as of 21:01, 26 April 2016
Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a branch of rehabilitation medicine/Physical Therapy dealing with optimizing physical function in patients with cardiac disease or recent cardiac surgeries. CR services can be provided during hospitalization for the event[1] or in an outpatient setting.[2] While the "glue" of cardiac rehabilitation is exercise, programs are evolving to become comprehensive prevention centers where all aspects of preventive cardiology care are delivered. This includes nutritional therapies, weight loss programs, management of lipid abnormalities with diet and medication, blood pressure control, diabetes management, and stress management. CR exercise and prevention programs are supported by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.
Procedure
Patients typically enter cardiac rehabilitation in the weeks following an acute coronary event such as a myocardial infarction (heart attack), coronary artery bypass surgery, replacement of a heart valve, percutaneous coronary intervention (such as coronary stent placement), placement of a pacemaker, or placement of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator.[2]
Inpatient program
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Patients receiving CR in the hospital after surgery are usually able to begin within a day or two. First steps include simple motion exercises that can be done sitting down, such as lifting the arms and legs. Heart rate is monitored and continues being monitored as the patient begins to walk.[1]
Outpatient program
Most patients wishing to participate in outpatient CR are able to begin within 4–6 weeks after surgery. In order to participate in an outpatient program, the patient must first obtain a physician's referral.[3] Participation typically begins with an intake evaluation that includes measurement of cardiac risk factors such as lipid measures, blood pressure, body weight, and smoking status. An exercise stress test is usually performed both to determine if exercise is safe and to allow for the development of a custom exercise program. During exercise, the patient's heart rate and blood pressure are monitored to check the intensity of activity.[2]
Short and long-term risk factors and goals are established, and patients are closely monitored by a "case-manager" who may be a cardiac-trained Registered Nurse, Physiotherapist, respiratory therapist, or an exercise physiologist. A dietitian helps create a healthy eating plan, and a counselor may help to alleviate stress or, for smokers, may give counseling on how to quit.[2]
The duration of the program varies from patient to patient and can range from six months to several years.[2] Even after CR is finished, there are long-term maintenance programs that should not be minimized, as benefits are maintained only with long-term adherence.
Underuse
Participation in cardiac rehabilitation is associated with a 25% decrease in overall mortality over three years.[citation needed]
Cardiac rehabilitation services are significantly underused in the United States, with only 19–29% of patients with eligible cardiac diagnoses participating. Underuse is related to many factors, including lack of available programs nearby and low referral rates by physicians, who often focus more attention on better reimbursed cardiac-intervention procedures than on long-term lifestyle treatments.[citation needed] With a contemporary focus on the cost-effectiveness of medical interventions, CR programs are well-positioned to assume a more prominent role in the long-term care of patients with coronary heart disease.[4]
Benefits
The use of cardiac rehabilitation is well established in the scientific community. A Cochrane Review of 147 studies demonstrated that for myocardial infarction and heart failure patients, exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation improves quality of life and reduces readmission rates. However, there was no benefit in mortality. [5] There appears to be no difference in outcomes between inpatient and outpatient programs. Rehabilitation programs that only have an educational or psychological component have not been shown to be effective.
Notes
- ^ a b Zarret, Barry L.; Moser, Marvin; Cohen, Lawrence S. (1992). "Chapter 28". Yale University School of Medicine Heart Book (PDF). Yale University School of Medicine. pp. 349–358 [351]. Retrieved 13 January 2012.
Cardiac rehabilitation begins during hospitalization, not after discharge. Today's heart-attack patient who is free of complications is likely to be up and about in a day or two.
- ^ a b c d e "What is Cardiac Rehabilitation?". American Heart Association. Retrieved 13 January 2012.
- ^ "Cardiac Rehabilitation". Washington Hospital Healthcare System. Retrieved 14 January 2012.
- ^ "2005 Nutrition and Dietetics". Retrieved 10 April 2005.
- ^ http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD011273.pub2/abstract
References
- Ades PA. Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease. New England Journal of Medicine. 2001 Sep 20;345(12):892-902.
- Suaya JA, Shepard DS, Normand SL, Ades PA, Prottas J, Stason WB. Use of cardiac rehabilitation by Medicare beneficiaries after myocardial infarction or coronary bypass surgery. Circulation. 2007 Oct 9;116(15):1653-62.
- Ayala C et al. Receipt of cardiac rehabilitation services among heart attack survivors—19 states and the District of Columbia. Morbid Mortality Weekly. 2003; 52:1072-1075