CyberPT Physical Therapy Forum : Cadiovascular & Pulmonary Rehab http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 16 May 2026 09:44:06 +0000 Fri, 20 Aug 2021 13:06:03 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.03 30 www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/RSS_topic_feed.asp?FID=8 <![CDATA[CyberPT Physical Therapy Forum]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_images/pt_logo.gif http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/ <![CDATA[Cadiovascular & Pulmonary Rehab : Hydrogen inhalation]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1940&PID=2646&title=hydrogen-inhalation#2646 Author: bobbybrooks
Subject: Hydrogen inhalation
Posted: Aug 20 2021 at 1:06pm

Hello,

I found hydrogen inhalation to be excellent for heart health among many other benefits. I've been using it now from about 6 months and I can say that I've never seen something simple work so well.


Here you can read an in-depth research review article on molecular hydrogen benefits.

Happy to know your experience or thoughts and answer any questions.

Thanks!
]]> Fri, 20 Aug 2021 13:06:03 +0000 http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1940&PID=2646&title=hydrogen-inhalation#2646 <![CDATA[Cadiovascular & Pulmonary Rehab : Ther Ex for MI Damage]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=715&PID=859&title=ther-ex-for-mi-damage#859 Author: Ask a PT
Subject: Ther Ex for MI Damage
Posted: Aug 14 2010 at 8:54pm

Our user asked: "How would an exercise performance be potentially affected for an individual who suffered an MI 6 months ago? the MI damaged 40% of the muscle tissue of the left ventricle."
 
Ask a PT Rsponse: "I am assuming that his 40% function of left ventricle is his ejection fraction.  Normal EF is 50-70%.  When we risk stratify 40-50% is moderate risk and less than 40% is high risk.  You would want to make sure the patient does not Valsalva or strain when lifting weights.  When training aerobically, the patient's systolic blood pressure should increase from rest.  If it is dropping that is a sign that the pump (heart) can't keep up with the exercise load.  The therapist should watch for signs of heart failure (increased pedal edema, increase shortness of breath, weight gain of more than 3 lb in 2 days or 5 lbs in one week, inability to lie flat due to SOB, and crackles on auscultation)."
]]> Sat, 14 Aug 2010 20:54:34 +0000 http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=715&PID=859&title=ther-ex-for-mi-damage#859 <![CDATA[Cadiovascular & Pulmonary Rehab : CHF and compression]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=363&PID=400&title=chf-and-compression#400 Author: cjptrp
Subject: CHF and compression
Posted: Feb 19 2009 at 11:16am

the patient already is on diuretics. the MD did say it's okay to use compression. i've seen on some literature online that you can use compression. i just need further information to support this.

thanks!

]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:16:05 +0000 http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=363&PID=400&title=chf-and-compression#400 <![CDATA[Cadiovascular & Pulmonary Rehab : CHF and compression]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=363&PID=399&title=chf-and-compression#399 Author: MMPT
Subject: CHF and compression
Posted: Feb 18 2009 at 4:00pm

I don’t see too many CHF patients using stockings for LE swelling.  Usually it is controlled with diuretics.  The individuals that we see using the stockings the most are those with DVTs and are high risk for blood clots.  The main reason our open heart patients use them is to prevent blood clots, although they do help keep the swelling down.  You might want to check the literature.  I will ask the other staff in Cardiac rehab.

]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:00:09 +0000 http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=363&PID=399&title=chf-and-compression#399 <![CDATA[Cadiovascular & Pulmonary Rehab : CHF and compression]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=363&PID=396&title=chf-and-compression#396 Author: cjptrp
Subject: CHF and compression
Posted: Feb 13 2009 at 2:38pm

when can compression (socks, stockings, bandaging) be used with CHF patients?

]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:38:06 +0000 http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=363&PID=396&title=chf-and-compression#396 <![CDATA[Cadiovascular & Pulmonary Rehab : Great Sites for ECG]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=62&PID=64&title=great-sites-for-ecg#64 Author: Previous CPT Forum
Subject: Great Sites for ECG
Posted: Jul 08 2008 at 1:59pm

MMPT

USA
6 Posts
 
Posted - 10/17/2007 :  08:23:06  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Normal and Abnormal EKGs and Heart Sounds:
http://www.bioscience.org/atlases/heart/

The Alan Lindsay ECG Learning Center:
http://library.med.utah.edu/kw/ecg/

ECG Library:
http://www.ecglibrary.com/ecghome.html

]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:59:17 +0000 http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=62&PID=64&title=great-sites-for-ecg#64 <![CDATA[Cadiovascular & Pulmonary Rehab : question about s/p CABG]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61&PID=63&title=question-about-s-p-cabg#63 Author: Ask a PT
Subject: question about s/p CABG
Posted: Jul 08 2008 at 1:58pm

Ask a PT

156 Posts
 
Posted - 08/27/2007 :  13:30:22  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Our user asked: "I am a studen PT, I wanted to know if you can send me a link or a list of all impairments and functional limitations of a patient 2 days following CABG and is admitted to an inpatient PT dept. at an acute care facility. Its an extra credit thing I want to do."

Ask a PT Response: "A person 2 days s/p CABG may require skilled physical therapy services for bed mobility (supine<>sit), transfer training (sit<>stand), toilet transfers (sit<>stand) and gait training. Therapeutic exercises to help maintain strength, range of motion and endurance are usually required as well. Precautions can vary after the surgery depending on the surgeon and the surgery but usually consists of no pushing, pulling, reaching or lifting (nothing heavier than a gallon of milk- about 8lbs). It is of the utmost importance that the therapist protects and educates the patient properly so that the surgery and surgical incision site is not compromised with performing the aforementioned activities. ADL training usually takes place a few days after the surgery as well. The minimal time a patient should abide by these precautions is usually about one month. Again this can vary depending on the patient, surgery and surgeon. I hope this helps. Thanks for using CyberPT."

se4

4 Posts
 
Posted - 08/28/2007 :  19:44:13  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Healthcare providers should definitely protect the sternum. Expected symptoms after the surgery can include: discomfort along the incision site for 3-4 wks, numbness along leg incision for 3-4 months, weakness and fatigue for about 2-4 weeks, upper back discomfort, decreased appetite & night sweats.

Some useful links:
http://www.cpmc.org/learning/documents/rg-cabg-hospital.html

http://www.unchealthcare.org/site/Nursing/nurspractice/pathways/std_care/stcrl23.pdf

http://www.rehabnurse.org/ce/030499/open.htm

]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:58:14 +0000 http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61&PID=63&title=question-about-s-p-cabg#63 <![CDATA[Cadiovascular & Pulmonary Rehab : Great site to listen to lung sounds]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59&PID=61&title=great-site-to-listen-to-lung-sounds#61 Author: Previous CPT Forum
Subject: Great site to listen to lung sounds
Posted: Jul 08 2008 at 1:55pm

MMPT

USA
6 Posts
 
Posted - 04/19/2006 :  19:04:42  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I found a great site that you can visit to listen to lung sounds. It is http://www.umshp.org/rt/sounds/sounds.html

]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:55:49 +0000 http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59&PID=61&title=great-site-to-listen-to-lung-sounds#61 <![CDATA[Cadiovascular & Pulmonary Rehab : Grading of Respiratory Muscles]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=58&PID=60&title=grading-of-respiratory-muscles#60 Author: Previous CPT Forum
Subject: Grading of Respiratory Muscles
Posted: Jul 08 2008 at 1:54pm

mcnulty

2 Posts
 
Posted - 02/12/2006 :  18:03:43  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Just wondering if anyone knows of an objective way to grade the respiratory muscles?

MMPT

USA
6 Posts
 
Posted - 02/16/2006 :  11:17:13  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Here is an article that might help:
http://erj.ersjournals.com/cgi/reprint/8/11/1949

Otherwise, I found a muscle testing book, Daniels and Worthingham's Muscle Testing: Techniques of Manual Examination 7th Edition utilized the following scale to assess cough:

Functional: Normal or only sight impairment
-crisp or explosive expulsion of air
-volume is sharp and clearly audible
-able to clear airway of secretions

Weak functional: Moderate impairment that affects the degree of active motion or endurance:
-decreased volume and diminished air movement
-appears labored
-may take several attempts to clear airway

Nonfunctional: Severe impairment
-no clearance of airway
-no expulsion of air
-coughing attempt may be nothing more than an effort to clear the throat

Zero: cough is absent

]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:54:43 +0000 http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=58&PID=60&title=grading-of-respiratory-muscles#60