Cardiac Rehabilitation Glossary

A specialized healthcare professional who designs and supervises exercise programs for cardiac patients undergoing rehab...

Systematic advancement of exercise intensity, duration, and frequency based on patient response and clinical indicators.

Medical conditions or clinical findings that prohibit participation in cardiac rehabilitation exercise activities due to...

Comprehensive evaluation of a patient's ability to perform physical activity safely and effectively within the context o...

Reduced ability to perform physical activity due to abnormal cardiovascular, pulmonary, or musculoskeletal responses.

Direct oversight of exercise sessions by qualified exercise physiology professionals to ensure safety and optimize thera...

Individualized exercise recommendations specifying frequency, intensity, duration, and type of activity for cardiac reha...

Systematic methodology for gradually advancing exercise intensity, duration, and complexity throughout the cardiac rehab...

A patient's ability to perform physical activity without experiencing adverse symptoms or physiological responses.

A diagnostic procedure that evaluates cardiovascular response to physical exertion, often used synonymously with exercis...

Abnormal drop in blood pressure during or immediately after exercise, often indicating cardiovascular compromise.

Cardiovascular emergency or significant clinical occurrence that happens during or immediately following exercise partic...

An evidence-based framework for exercise prescription incorporating Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type, Volume, and Progre...

Systematic evaluation of a patient's ability to perform activities of daily living and exercise tasks.

A supervised exercise test used to assess cardiovascular response and establish safe exercise parameters for rehabilitat...

Scheduled meeting of cardiac rehabilitation team members to discuss patient progress, goals, and care plan modifications...

Systematic review and documentation of all medications a cardiac rehabilitation patient is taking to ensure accuracy and...

Percutaneous coronary intervention, a minimally invasive cardiac procedure that is a common indication for rehabilitatio...

Evaluation of psychological and social factors affecting a cardiac patient's rehabilitation participation and outcomes.

Structured physical activity performed under direct clinical supervision with continuous monitoring of vital signs and s...