This course is Lesson 5 of a recently completed webinar entitled, "Cardiac Rehab, The Clinical Nuts and Bolts of Phase 2." The entire series (9CEs) is available in the On Demand Presentations catalog.

Successfully completing this lesson will earn 1.5 CEs. For accreditation information and presenter biographies, Click here.

Topics:

I. Common signs and symptoms

A. Chest Pain
B. Shortness of Breath (SOB)
C. Palpitations
D. Fatigue
E. Diaphoresis
F. Orthopedic pain

II. Potential Causes

A. Chest Pain
1. Angina, Sternal pain, or Indigestion

B. SOB
1. Atrial Fibrillation, Congestive Heart Failure, or Exertion

C. Palpitations
1. Atrial Fibrillation, Tachycardia, or Exertion

D. Fatigue
1. Medications or Lack of sleep

E. Diaphoresis
1. Angina or Exertion

III. How to adjust Exercise Prescription

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

- Describe the common signs and symptoms which may occur during an exercise session.
- Describe the potential causes for the signs and symptoms.
- Explain how to change the exercise prescription based on signs and symptoms.