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Exercise response to cardiac medications MedicationsHeart Rate (HR)Blood Pressure (BP)Clinical relevance when exercising β-Blockers↓ at rest and with exercise ↓ at rest and with exercise • Monitor for symptoms of hypotension or bradycardia* • Intensity monitoring reliant on HR should be avoided Nitrates↑ at rest ↑ or no change with…
1 Goal To restore mobility and to improve posture immediately after surgery Exercises following heart surgery: the first 4 weeks Warning • If stretching causes pain stop and consult a member of the rehabilitation team Instructions • Do the exercises twice daily • Repeat each exercise 5 times • Continue…
Equipment checklist for heart failure and cardio-vascular exercise assessment and training Equipment requirements vary according to the type of program and local resources. Below are suggestions of items that may be useful Assessment equipment Pulse oximeter Sphygmomanometer – ideally manual Stethoscope Stopwatch Six-minute walk test track: 30metres if possible, with…
1 End Stage Heart Failure Management Protocol (Affix patient identification label here) URN: Family name: Given name(s): Date of birth: Sex: M F I Care Planning Checklist Comprehensive patient health assessment Patients may have many issues and concerns which will require referral to allied health and other team members (eg.…
andand Pregnancy Cardiomyopathy Cardiomyopathy Great state. Great opportunity. Royal Brisb ane and Women’s Hospital Metro North H ospital and Health Service 1 What is Cardiomyopathy? Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle that weakens its ability to pump blood around the body effectively. Due to a number of other…
Goal To minimise stress and excessive motion of the healing breastbone (sternum) Activity guidelines for the sternum following open heart surgery Remember • The sternum may take 8-12 weeks or longer to unite • Listen to your body as it will set the safe limits for activity • Contact a…
1 Cardiac Rehabilitation Needs Assessment Tool 1 Cardiac rehabilitation is part of your ongoing care and will help your recovery and prevent further heart problems. Instructions: a) Please complete this form and then discuss with your heart health professional b) Take this form to your next GP appointment and discuss…
1 Adverse drug reactions and heart failure MedicationPotential adverse effect Considerations Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEI) / Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARB)Dry cough1• Particularly with ACEI2 • Does not contraindicate continued therapy2 • If troublesome and persistent, substitution with an ARB may be considered 2 • Pulmonary congestion due to heart…
1 Six Minute Walk Test (6MWT) recording form (Affix patient label here) Patient ID: Family name: Given name(s): Date of birth: Sex: M F I Medical history checked Medical clearance provided for the patient to participate in exercise testing Contraindications to 6MWT: Resting heart rate > 120 beats / min…
1 Six Minute Walk Test (6MWT) instructions Set up Ideally the test should be conducted on a straight 30 metre track 1. If the track needs to be adapted or shortened due to lack of space, ensure that the patient walks the same course on each re-test. Suggested Equipment: •…
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