CARDIAC REHABILITATION-PHASE 2 (3-6 MTHS)
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SUMMARY
1. Convalescent phase: following discharge from acute hospital to admission to a rehab program (lasts 3-6 months).
2. No increase in intensity but increase in duration.
3. This is to encourage scar formation in the area of myocardial damage.
4. Length determined partly by risk stratification & monitoring need. Patient is closely monitored.
5. Intense risk factor modification.
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.
