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coronary artery disease
artherosclerotic dz.
narrows coronary arteries, results in ischemia to myocardium

atherosclerosis
MI
angina pectoris
CHF
Anigna pectoris
ischemia presnting with mild to moderate chest pains (mainly chest and left arm. can radiate anywhere icluding neck and jaw)

can be stable or unstable
myocardial infarction
prolonged ischemia and death of myocaridum

substernal pain for more than 20 mins
dyspnea
indigestion, nausea, vomitting
unrelieved by restnitroglycerine
congestive heart failure
body unable to maintain adaquate blood circulation

results: decreased cardiac output, elevated end diastolic pressures, increased HR, impaired ventriuclar contractility
left heart failure- CHF
decreased cardiac output (let heart pumps blood to body).

Sx:
dyspnea
coughing
weakness/fatigue
tachycardia
chest pain
orthopnea
dyspnea that occurs lying flat
right hear failure: CHF
blood not adaquately returned from body to heart

Sx:
peripheral edema
nausea, anorexia
change in heart sounds
How is heart disease classified by the American Heart Association?
according to pt.'s activity level.

Based on METs

Classes I - !V

4 is most affected
Basal metabolic rate
3.5 ml of O2 per Kg body weight per min
Class I
Heart dz.
Heart dz. with no complaints
No activity limits
Max MET = 6.5
Class II
Heart dz.
slight activity limit
comfort at rest
ordinary activities result in fatigue, pain dyspnea, and palpitations

Max MET = 4.5
Class III
Heart dz.
Marked limitation
comfort at rest
less than ordinary activity
fatigue, palpitations, dyspnea, angina pain

Max MET 3.0
Class IV
Heart dz.
inability to carry out physical activity without discomfort

symptoms of heart failure appear at rest

increased discomfort with any activity
Max MET 1.5
what is the indicator that a person can be reclassified in terms of heart disease
performance of the same activity at a lower HR
Signs of right-sided heart failure
nausea
anorexia
weight gain
ascites
right upper-quadrant pain
increase in right atrial pressure of central venous pressure
jugular venous distention
+hepatojugular reflex
right ventricular heave
murmur of tricuspid insufficency
hepatomegaly
peripheral edema
Signs of left-sided heart failure
fatigue
cough
SOB
DOE
orthopnea
PND
diaphoresis
tachycarida
S3 gallop
crackles
confusion
decreased urine output
murmur of mitral insufficency
angioplasty
surgical dilation of a blood vessel - uses small balloon tipped catheter

inseted through femoral A.

removes obstructed blood flow in acute angina or actue MI

results: improved coronary blood flow and left ventricular function
intravascular stents
wire mesh implant s/p angioplasty to prevent restenosis /occlusion of arteries
revascularization surgery

CABG
surgical circumvention of an obsruction

improves coronary blood flow

surgery results in deconditioning
transplantation
end stage myocardial dz.

complications:
infection, rejection, complicatioons of immunosuppresants
Thrombolytic therapy
s/p acute MI
dissolves clot
Peripheral vascular dz.
arterial or venous types

arterial: areteriosclerosis obliterans, thromboangitis obliterna, diabetic angiopathy

venous dz.'s: varicose veins
DVT
chronic venous insufficeny
lymphedema
Raynauds
DVT
inflammation of vein in association with thrombus

usually in LE

contributing factor or complication of CVA or prolonged bed rest

Sx: changes in LE temp and color, tenderness, pain
lymphedema
excessive accumulation of fluid 2/2 obstruction of lymphatics

swelling of soft tissues in arms and legs
Raynauds phenomenon
abnormal vasoconstriction reflex

exacerbated by exposure to cold or emotional stress
what are the primary muscles of inspiration
diaphragm
intercostals
Chronic obsructive pulmonary dz.
COPD
characterized by poor expiratoy flow rates
-peripheral airways disease
-chronic bronchitis
-emphysema
Peripheral airway dz
inflammation of distal conducting airways
associated wih smoking
Chronic bronchitis
chronic inflammation of tracheobronchial tree

cough and sputum porduction lasting at least 3 mos for 2 consecutive years
emphysema
abbnormal enlargement and destruction of air spaces distal to terminal bronchioles
may cause destruction of functional gas exchange units of lungs

loss of recoil during exhalation and normal airway resistance during inspiration

air trapping, premature airway closure
asthma
increased reactivity of trachea and bronchi to various stimuli
5 grade angina rating scale
0 = no angina
1 = light, barely noticable
2 = moderate, bothersome
3 = severe, very uncomfortable
4 = most pain ever experienced
5 grade dyspnea scale
0 = no dyspnea
1 = mild, noticable
2 = mild, some difficulty
3 = moderate difficulty, but can continue
4 = severe difficulty, cannot continue
10 grade angina/dyspnea scale
0 = nothing
0.5 = very, very slight
1 = very slight
2 = slight
3 = moderate
4 = somewhat severe
5 = severe
6 =
7 = very severe
8
9
10 = very, very severe, maximal
caludication
pain/discomfort in legs during walking; cramping
can be caused by poor circulation
intermittent claudication rating scale
0 = no claudication pain
1 = initial, minimal pain
2 = moderate, bothersome pain
3 = intense pain
4 = maximal pain, cannot continue
Cardiopulmonary assessment
Check for presenting Sx:
1. pain/angina (location, severity, type)
2. dyspnea severity, position, times
3. fatigue/percieved exertion (note severity, time, association with activities)
4. palpitations - note awareness of pounding, fluttering, racing, skipped beats
5. dizziness
6. edema(note location, measurements, time of day, resolution with activity)

Include list of current meds
Borg scale of perceived extertion
15 grade scale

6: no extertion at all
7 = extrememly light
8
9 = very light, little or no effort
10
11 = light
12 TARGET RANGE OF HOW YOU SHOULD FEEL WHILE EXERCISING
13 = somewhat hard
14
15 = hard (heavy)
16
17 = very hard (hardest work ever)
18
19 = extremely hard
20 = maximal exertion
Norm heart rate
infant = 120 bpm

adult = 60-80 bpm
norm BP
infant = 75/50

adult = 120/80
norm RR
infant = 40 br/min

adult 12-18 br/min
bacterial pneumonia
intra-alveolar bacterial infection

gram positive = community accquired
gram negative = usually in person w/chronic condition
pneumonia types
bacterial PNA
viral PNA
aspiration PNA
TB
pneumocystis Carinii PNA (in immunocompromised)
viral PNA
affects alevoli
caused by viral agents
aspiration PNA
aspirated material causes acute inflammatory reaction in lungs
Tuberculosis
airborne infection caused by bacterium

risk factors:
-close contact with infected individual
-immunocompromised
-babies, children, elderly
-people who have previously been infected
Sequelae of TB
kidney dysfunction
Rood's dz:
vertebral collapse >>compression of spinal cord

-spinal lesions can occur w/motor, sensory, and bladder deficits

lesions in brain can produce stroke-like Sx
chronic restrictive pulmonary diseases
difficulty expanding lungs >> reduction in lung volumes
pulmonary edema
seepage of fluid from pulmonary vascular system into interstitial space
importance of vital signs
indicator of activity tolerance
heart rate and age
as an individual ages, resting HR may increase up to 100 BPM
bradycardia
< 60 BPM
tachycardia
>100 BPM
normal BP range
120/80

systolic norms = 110-140
diastolic norms = 60-80
increased BP may be caused by...
stress
pain
hypoxia
drugs
disease
decreased BP may be caused by
bed rest
drugs
arhythmias
blood loss/shock
MI
hypertension
BP above 120/80
diaphoresis
excessive sweating associated with decreased cardiac output
When evaluating a cardiopulmonary pt., what 6 presenting Sx should you assess?
1. pain/angina
2. dyspnea
3, fatigue/percieved exertion
4. palpitations
5. dizziness
6. edema
5 methods of assessing activity tolerance
1. graded exercise test (done by PT or exercise phys)
2. observation of activities while monitoring vitals
3. monitor for dyspnea, angina, claudication pain
4. periodic monitoring of exertion (Borg scale)
5. Metabolic equivalent levels
Cardiopulmonary Stage I ADL
1.0-1.4 MET

Sitting: self feeding, wash hands/face, bed mobility

transfers

progressively increase sitting tolerance
Cardiopulmonary Stage II ADL
1.4 - 2.0 METS

Sitting: self-bathing, shaving, grooming, dressing in hospital

unlimited sitting

in room mobility, slow pace
Cardiopulmonary stage III ADL
sitting: shower in warm water, light home-making with brief stadning
Cardiopulmonary stage IV ADL
3.0-3.5 MET

Standing: total ADL, washing w/ warm water, dressing;
light homemaking with ECONS

unlimited distance walking
Cardiopulmonary stage V ADL
3-5-4.0 MET

Standing: washing dishes, washing clothes, making beds, hanging light clothes
Cardiopulmonary stage VI ADL
standing: showering in hot water
mopping, raking, wringing clothes
When do you initiate an activity program with a person in stage I of cardiopulmonary rehab?
Pain free

no arrhythmia

pulse rate <100BPM

intensely monitor during activity
Program focus for phase I of cardiac rehab
this is inpatient rehab/hospitalization
-begins when medically stable

- Econs/work simplification
- increase knowledge of metabolic costs
-self care and low level functional activity
- decrease anxiety
- support lifestyle change
Activities for MET level 1-2
(phase 1 cardiopulm rehab)

-bed mobility
-static stand
-transfer bed to chair/commode
- bed level bathing/feeding, grooming seated at sink
- AROM/ warm up exercises
- w/c mobility and in-room ambulation
Energy conservation and work simplification techniques
self-pacing

monitor body position during activity

organize daily activities and work areas

delegate responsibilities
abdominal diaphragmatic breathing
strengthen diaphragm, decrease need for neck and shoulder muscles in WOB, decreases energy required for activity
pursed lip breathing
controls RR
decreases rate of breathing
helps move trapped air from lungs
breathing exercises
during all exercises and activities

abdominal diaphragmatic breathing
pursed lip breathing
when do you monitor vital signs
prior to activity

at peak of activity

immediately upon cessation of activity

4-5 mins following activity
when do you monitor exertion scales?
prior to each activity

at peak of each activity

30 seconds before cessation

immediately upon cessation

3-5 mins post activity
What is the target range for exercise/activity on the Borg scale
12 = target range for exercise/activity
What does a 6 indicate on the borg scale?
no exertion at all

relaxed as lying in bed
what does a 9 indicate on the borg scale?
very light exertion

little to no effort
what does a 17 indicate on the borg scale?
very hard

how you feel with the hardest work you've ever done
what does a 20 indicate on the borg scale
maximal exertion

don't work this hard
during activity, monitor cardiopulmonary pts for...
SOB
nausea
chest pains
dizziness
fatigue
What change in BP is considered significant enough to cease activity
decrease in systolic greater than 20 mm/Hg
Guidelines for Max heart rate
-use facility guidelines

With activity:
very high risk pt's = 100 BPM

6 wks s/p MI surgery = 120 with light activity

recent bypass surgery, cardiomyopathy, or CHF = max HR 130
guidelines for O2 Sat, cardiac and pulmonary pts.
pulmonary pts = below 86%

cardiac pts = below 90%
Precautions for cardiopulmonary pts
- avoid isometric muscle work, straining, breath holding

-avoid overhead exercise or holding UEs overhead for extended period of time

- If there is a chest incision, avoid lateral arm movements and exercises that stretch/pull incision
Signs therapy should be stopped or contraindications
-uncontrolled atrial/ventricular arrhythmias
-recent embolism/thrombophlebitis
-dissecting aneurysm
-severe aortic stenosis
-acute MI
-digoxin toxicity
-acute hypoglycemia/metabolic disorder
-3rd degree heat block
-unstable angina
When can a pt. be discharged to stage II of cardiopulmonary rehab?
when they can carry out activities at MET level 3.5

(ADL/light ADL in standing with econs strategies; unlimited walking)
Phase 2 of cariopulmonary rehab
outpatient rehab/ convalesence phase

-educate pt. on importance of continued exercise
-improve IADL, community, and work function
-home eval
-HEP w/ slow and gradual increase of weight
What MET level should you begin with in phase 2 of cardiac rehab?
4-5 MET
(IADLs like washing dishes, making beds, light gardening, swimming, shower in hot water)
What MET indicates resumption of sexual activity
5-6 METs
What is phase 3 of cardiopulmonary rehab?
Maintenance/training phase

-attend maintenance/training sessions
-individual exercise programs with weight training and cardiovascular training
cardiac rehab, 0-2 wks
inpatient phase
hospital clinical pathway
cardiac rehab, 2-5 wks
transitional care (subacute facility)
or
homecare
or
oupatient (up to 7 weeks)
cardiac rehab, 5 wks and beyond
maintenance, lifelong

community facility or at home
OT eval of cystic fibrosis
-Developmental delays?
(2/2 decreased endurance/strength and decreased attention 2/2 pain)

-Econs
-equipment needs
-psychosocial (school absences/hospitalization, social isolation)
cystic fibrosis, OT intervention
- econs
-environmental adaptations
- positioning to promote postural drainage (abnormal secretions)
-NDT to improve endurance and postural stability
-fine/gross motor, visual motor, cognitive development
-parent education (including advocacy)
respiratory distress syndrome
insufficient production of surfacant to keep alveoli (air pockets in lungs) open

-assess fro developmental delays
-assess the environment
bronchopulmonary dysplasia
respiratory disorder as result of barotrauma (complication of prematurity)

-high inflating pressures
-infection
-meconium aspiration
-asphyxia

must work harder to obtain sufficent O2 for survival

complications:
hypotonia & gross motor delays
feeding problems
CNS delays
conductive hearing loss