Cardiac Rehabilitation Glossary
100 terms total — 3 showing — Last updated 26 Oct 2026
graded exercise test
A supervised exercise test used to assess cardiovascular response and establish safe exercise parameters for rehabilitation.
angina pectoris
Chest pain or discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, typically triggered by exertion or stress.
angina threshold
The exercise intensity level at which a patient begins to experience chest pain or discomfort.
anginal equivalent
Symptoms other than chest pain that represent myocardial ischemia, requiring recognition and monitoring during cardiac r...