cardiac rehabilitation exercise progression
Systematic advancement of exercise intensity, duration, and frequency based on patient response and clinical indicators.
Full Definition
Cardiac rehabilitation exercise progression involves the gradual and systematic increase in exercise parameters including intensity, duration, frequency, and type of activity based on individual patient response, clinical status, and established safety criteria. Progression follows evidence-based protocols that consider factors such as baseline functional capacity, cardiac risk stratification, hemodynamic responses, symptoms, and patient goals. The progression is typically documented through objective measures such as METs achieved, heart rate responses, blood pressure changes, and subjective measures like perceived exertion ratings.
Usage
Usage note: Use as a singular noun phrase; avoid hyphenating unless used as a compound modifier.
In Context
- "The cardiac rehabilitation exercise progression was modified due to the patient's anginal symptoms." — clinical note
- "Successful cardiac rehabilitation exercise progression resulted in a 2-MET increase in functional capacity." — outcome report