Phase II
The supervised outpatient cardiac rehabilitation phase occurring 2-12 weeks post-cardiac event.
Full Definition
Phase II cardiac rehabilitation represents the supervised outpatient component of comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation, typically beginning 1-3 weeks after hospital discharge and lasting 8-12 weeks. This phase involves monitored exercise sessions, patient education, and risk factor modification under direct medical supervision. Patients attend 2-3 sessions per week in a clinical setting with continuous ECG monitoring and immediate access to emergency care. Phase II serves as the bridge between acute care and independent community-based exercise, focusing on safe exercise progression and comprehensive lifestyle modification.
Usage
Usage note: Capitalize 'Phase' when referring to specific rehabilitation stages; use Roman numerals
In Context
- "The patient successfully completed 36 sessions of Phase II cardiac rehabilitation with no adverse events." — discharge summary
- "Phase II enrollment occurred three weeks post-myocardial infarction following physician clearance." — intake assessment