Exercise Prescription for Cardiac Rehabilitation Azran Ahmad Exercise Physiologist Your Heart…Our Passion
Objectives • To understand the process of assessment & exs prescription pts for CRP • To define risk of progression & stratification • To understand the exs prescription process for CRP
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Are they at risk? Can you prescribe them an exercise ?
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Assessment & Risk Stratification • Clinical examination : – – – – – – – – – – – – –
The site & size infarct & operation details Current cardiac status Any complications Current medication Progress since D/C Current exs level – including the recent results Any symptoms, ex: chest pain, s.o.b, dizziness GTN Relevant past medical history Risk factor for CHD Weight/ BMI Psychological status/ mood Orthopedic limitations
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Risk Stratification Process of assessing the risk of pts having a further event. The main risk factors is : •Extensive cardiac damage •Residual ischaemia •Ventricular arrhythmias on exs
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Risk Stratification 1. History of : - more than one previous infarct - an anterior rather than inferior infarct - ↑ cardiac enzyme levels @ the time of infarct - complications ie: LV failure/ CS 2. Symptoms severe exertional breathlessness & orthopnea. 3. Finding of large heart/ Pulmonary venous congestion & ↓ EF. 4. A low capacity on the ex. Test with significant ECG changes/ poor HR/BP response. 5. Current angina Your Heart…Our Passion
Risk Stratification sample
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Note: Pts with extensive cardiac damage & associated cardiological complications may not be able to join the formal exercise session& may be limited to a significantly modified home exs till their recovery has been stabilized & complete
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Risk Stratification Criteria for Cardiac Patients (AACVPR) Low Risk
Moderate Risk
High Risk
Uncomplicated MI.CABG, angioplasty
FC less than 5-6 Mets 3 or more wks after event
Severely depressed LVF (≤30%). Complex ventricular arrhythmias @ rest/ appearing/ increasing with exs.
FC equal or greater than 6METs 3 or more wks after event
Mild – moderately depressed LVF (EF 31to 49%)
↓ SBP of › 15mmHg during exs or failure to rise consistent with exs workloads
No resting/ exs induced myocardial ischaemia manifested as angina & or ST seg displacement
Failure to comply with Exercise Prescription
MI complicated by CHF, cardiogenic shock & or complex ventricular arrhythmias
No resting/ exs induced complex arrhythmias
Exercise induced ST-seg depression of 1-2mm/ reversible ischaemic defects (echo/ nuc radio)
Pt with severe CAD & marked (›2mm) exs induced STsegment depression
No significant LV dysfunction (EF = / ↑ than 50%)
Survivor of cardiac arrest
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Exercise Test
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Risk Assessment Form
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ECG Stress Test Objective: - Assess the pt response to exercise - Enable risk risk stratification for future events - Determine medical & rehab mgmt Info from the result: - Duration & rate of work achieved - HR & BP response via exercise - HR, BP & exercise level @ peak/ changes - Medication during test - RPE (rate perceive exertion)
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6 Minutes Walk Test (FC) • Strongest indication measuring the response to medical interventions in patients with moderate to severe heart or lung disease • Used as a one-time measure of functional status of patients, as well as predictor of morbidity and mortality Your Heart…Our Passion
2D ECHO • stress echo sign of viability is a stress induced improvement of function in a region that is abnormal at rest • Stress echocardiography can detect CAD with an accuracy that is similar to that of stress myocardial perfusion imaging and superior to exercise ECG alone Your Heart…Our Passion
Exercise Monitoring
Standard monitoring
Additional Monitoring Techniques
1. RPE (Borg Scale)
1. BP
2. Talk Test
2. HR
3. Self Monitoring
3. Telemetry ECG
4. Symptoms
4. METs
5. General Observation
5. Pulse Oxymeter
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Heart Rate Karvonen Formula THR = ((HRmax − HRrest) × % intensity) + HRrest Example for someone with a HRmax of 180 and a HRrest of 70: 50% Intensity: ((180 − 70) × 0.50) + 70 = 125 bpm 85% Intensity: ((180 − 70) × 0.85) + 70 = 163 bpm
Predicted maximal HR e.g. if patient is 40 years of age and is required to work at 60% - 75% of MHR 220 – Age = 220 – 40 = 180 (MHR) 180 x 60% = 108 180 x 75% = 135 Therefore the THR is (108 -135) Note: Remember that Beta Blockers reduces the heart rate @ rest & during exercise. Please take off 20- 30 BPM
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Borg Scale •
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RPE is well established tool for approximations of max FC (VO2max) Only can be use for those who can reliably use RPE Useful in changes of medication when cannot assess HR accurately (AF)
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Gunnar Borg, 1998
Borg RPE Scale Vo2 Max
RPE Chart 11-14 Frequently used for moderate exercise
SING
30%
TALK
49%
50-74% GASP
12 - 16
75% 84% > 85%
12 -16 are consistent with improvements in exs tolerance. Corresponding to exs @ 75% 84% Vo2 Max
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Gunnar Borg, 1998
Metabolic Equivalent (METs) energy cost Activity
METs (min)
METs (Max)
Skipping 120-140 min ‹ 80/min
11 8
11 9
Cycling 13mph 10mph 5 mph
8 5 2
9 6 3
Swimming (freestyle) (breast st)
9 8
10 9
Dancing (aerobic) (ballroom)
6 4
9 5
Tennis
4
9
5 3.5 3 2 1
6 4 3.5 3 2
Walking 4 mph 3.5 mph 3 mph 2 mph 1 mph
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Exercise Programme
Exercise programme for CRP
Planned Structured
Goals/ aims
• Periodization • Fun & enjoyable • Suit pts needs • • • •
i.e 4-12 weeks Posed by a leader Has a clear purposed & objective Well facilitated
• Create exs habits • Achieved an improvement in exs capacity • Return pts to their pre morbid activity level
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Exercise Program Card
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Exercise Program Card Patients Name
HOSPITAL ABC
Contact no. Vital Signs
Diagnosis Medications
Pre- Ass Body Composition
HR pre & post
Comments
Program review & staff in charge signature
Reason for non completion
Post- Ass Body Composition Completing METs/ 6MWT Distance/ Shuttle Walk Test
Staff Name, signature, stamp & date
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FITT Principles F FREQUENCY 2 – 3 WEEKLY (2 REHABILITATION CLASSES & 1 HOME CURCUIT) OTHER DAYS WALK/ LEISURE ACTIVITIES
I INTENSITY 60% - 75% OF MAXIMAL HEART RATE 12 – 13 RPE (BORG SCALE) 40% - 60 % OF VO2 PEAK OR HRR
T TIME / DURATION 20 – 30 MINUTES CONDITIONING PERIOD (not inclusive of w/up or cool down)
T TYPE/ MODE AEROBIC, ENDURANCE TRAINING
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Exercise Recommendation (ACSM & AACPVR Guidelines) Modes Aerobics • Large muscle activities (arm/leg ergometry)
Goals • •
Increase aerobic capacity Decreased BP & HR response to sub max exercise
Intensity • • • • • •
Strength • Circuit training
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Increase ability to perform leisure, occupational & daily living activities Increased muscular strength
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Flexibility • Upper & lower body ROM
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Decreased risk of injury Improved ROM in post sternotomy
Time to Goal
Borg RPE 12- 14 40-85 VO2max/ HRR Intensity to be kept below ischaemic threshold 3-7 days a week 20-60 mins continuous exs 5-10 mins warm up/down
• 4-6 months
40-50% maximal voluntary contraction (avoid vasalva) 2-3 days/ week 1-3 sets, 10-15 repetitions Resistance should be gradually increased over time (1-2 lbs)
• 4-6 months
2-3 days/ week
• 4-6 months
Note: more attention should be paid to upper extremity of ROM & pts can resume normal activities (light – mod) 24-48 hrs after PTCA
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Other consideration/ minimum standard to run CR • Exs session must be led & supervised by qualified staff • Staff - pts ratio, depend upon the composition of the group (1 vs 5) • Room size • Temperature & humidity • Induction/ programme orientation
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Exercise Programme
Pts should not take part if they present with: • Fever & acute systemic illness • Unresolved unstable angina • Resting BP systolic > 200mmHg, diastolic > 110mmHg • Significant unexplained drop in BP • New/ recurrent symptoms of SOB, palpitations, dizziness or lethargy Your Heart…Our Passion
Prescription Considerations 1. 2. 3. 4.
Component of fitness Warm- up / cooling down Stretching Mode of activity/ Method of training (continuous, cumulative or interval) 5. Functional capacity 6. CV conditioning 7. Muscular conditioning
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Circuit Training for Group Exercise CRP
Resistive Exercise Tubing
Recumbent Bicycle
Squat with Gym Ball
Rowing Machine
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Dumbbell Exercise
Step Board
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Group Exercise vs One 2 One Group Exercise
One to One
Advantages: • Standardized & comprehensive screening & risk stratification • Individualization of prescription • Social support from one to another • Special variation in format
Advantages: • Allows complete individualization of screening & exercise prescription • Enables flexibility of choices as to training modes/ venues/ times
Disadvantages: • May perpetuate the ‘sick people’ image • Restricts availability & choice of classes • Male predominance may discourage participation by women
Disadvantages: • Less effective in terms of fostering independence • Lack of social support
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Termination Criteria from Exercise • Any angina symptoms or feeling too breathless to continue • Feeling dizzy or faint • Leg pain limiting further exercise • Exceeds level of perceived exertion > 15 (Borg Scale) • Increased Heart Rate > 85% as of THR. Your Heart…Our Passion
Contraindication for Exercise • Unstable or unresolved angina. • Fever and acute systemic illness. • Patient in severe pain. • Resting blood pressure: SBP> 180mmHg, DBP> 100mmHg • Significantly unexplained drop in blood pressure. • Tachycardia > 100bpm. • New or recurrent symptoms of breathlessness, palpitation, dizziness. • Significant lethargy. Your Heart…Our Passion
10 Rules for Exercise Patients 1. Choose a form of exs that suits pts 2. Always build up gradually 3. If pts have a break for whatever reason, build up gradually again 4. Always warm up & cool down 5. Do not allow pts to exs if they are ill 6. Stop exs if pts c/o of pain/ feel dizzy/ uncomfortable/ palpitation/ irregular 7. Pts should be able to talk & exs @ the same time 8. Do not exs pts immediately after a meal 9. Make sure pts wear suitable clothing & good footwear 10. If in doubt consult a health professional Your Heart…Our Passion
General Considerations • Content must be simple & adaptable • Adopt educational approach • Monitor type A behavior • Ensure that goals are agreed upon rather than imposed & readily achievable • Exercise prescription must reflect individual differences,pts will differ greatly in most other Your Heart…Our Passion respects
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