CARDIAC REHABILITATION-GOALS & BENEFITS
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SUMMARY
GOALS
1. Physical conditioning.
2. Risk factor modification.
BENEFITS
1. Increased functional capacity: VO2 max.
2. Decreased exercise heart rate.
3. Decreased systolic pressure.
4. Increased left ventricular function (in some patients).
5. Increased insulin sensitivity & lowered insulin requirements by 20%
6. Overall reduction in mortality rate by 20%
Reference(s)
Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.
