This course is Lesson 3 of a recently completed webinar entitled, "Exercise Prescriptions in Cardiac Rehab." Successfully completing this lesson will earn 1.5 CEs. For accreditation information and presenter biographies, Click here.

Topics:

I. Description of the CABG procedure.
II. The principles of exercise prescription for the CABG patient.

A. Appropriate time to begin resistance training.
B. Appropriate time to begin arm exercise.

III. Review pathophysiology of valvular disease.
IV. Normal responses to exercise for valve patient.
V. Exercise prescription for valve patient.
VI. Definition of pacemakers and ICD.
VII. Considerations for patients with fixed rate pacemakers.
VIII. Considerations for patients with rate responsive pacemakers.
IX. Considerations for patients with ICD’s.

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Explain the definition of CABG.
2. Identify the principles of exercise prescription for the CABG patient.
3. Describe the pathophysiology of valvular disease.
4. Identify the principle of exercise prescription for the Valve patient.
5. Explain difference between pacemaker and ICD.
6. Identify special considerations for pacemaker and ICD patients.