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What is the primary goal of a cardiac rehabilitation program?
What is the primary goal of a cardiac rehabilitation program?
- To improve cardiovascular health (correct)
- To enhance overall well-being and quality of life
- To cure heart disease
- To reduce symptoms and risk factors
What is the physiological response to exercise in terms of cardiovascular function?
What is the physiological response to exercise in terms of cardiovascular function?
- Unchanged heart rate and cardiac output
- Decreased heart rate and cardiac output
- Decreased stroke volume and ejection fraction
- Increased heart rate and cardiac output (correct)
What adaptation occurs in the muscles as a result of exercise training?
What adaptation occurs in the muscles as a result of exercise training?
- Unchanged muscle fiber size and strength
- Increased muscle fatigue and resistance
- Decreased muscle fiber size and strength
- Increased muscle fiber size and strength (correct)
What is the result of enhanced parasympathetic nervous system activity?
What is the result of enhanced parasympathetic nervous system activity?
What is a physiological benefit of cardiac rehabilitation?
What is a physiological benefit of cardiac rehabilitation?
What is a cardiovascular adaptation to exercise training?
What is a cardiovascular adaptation to exercise training?
What is the result of improved vasodilation and decreased peripheral resistance?
What is the result of improved vasodilation and decreased peripheral resistance?
What is a respiratory response to exercise?
What is a respiratory response to exercise?
What is a metabolic response to exercise?
What is a metabolic response to exercise?
What is a benefit of cardiac rehabilitation in terms of morbidity and mortality?
What is a benefit of cardiac rehabilitation in terms of morbidity and mortality?
What is a neurohormonal adaptation to exercise training?
What is a neurohormonal adaptation to exercise training?
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Cardiac Rehabilitation Physiology
Definition and Goals
- Cardiac rehabilitation is a medically supervised program designed to improve cardiovascular health in patients with heart disease or heart failure.
- Goals:
- Improve exercise tolerance and functional capacity
- Enhance overall health and well-being
- Reduce symptoms and risk factors
- Improve psychological well-being and quality of life
Physiological Response to Exercise
- Cardiovascular Response:
- Increased heart rate and cardiac output
- Enhanced stroke volume and ejection fraction
- Improved vasodilation and decreased peripheral resistance
- Respiratory Response:
- Increased ventilation and oxygen uptake
- Enhanced gas exchange and diffusion
- Metabolic Response:
- Increased glucose and fatty acid oxidation
- Enhanced mitochondrial function and ATP production
Adaptations to Exercise Training
- Cardiovascular Adaptations:
- Increased myocardial thickness and contractility
- Enhanced coronary blood flow and vasodilation
- Improved cardiac function and reduced cardiac workload
- Muscular Adaptations:
- Increased muscle fiber size and strength
- Enhanced mitochondrial function and oxidative capacity
- Improved muscle endurance and fatigue resistance
- Neurohormonal Adaptations:
- Reduced sympathetic nervous system activity
- Enhanced parasympathetic nervous system activity
- Improved baroreflex sensitivity and blood pressure regulation
Physiological Benefits of Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Improved Exercise Tolerance:
- Increased peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak)
- Enhanced exercise duration and intensity
- Reduced Symptoms:
- Decreased dyspnea, fatigue, and angina
- Improved overall health-related quality of life
- Reduced Morbidity and Mortality:
- Decreased hospitalizations and readmissions
- Improved survival rates and reduced cardiac mortality
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