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The records indicate a 61-year-old man with acute inferoposterior STEMI (3 Aug 2026), PCI with drug-eluting stent to proximal OM1, triple-vessel CAD, planned staged revascularisation, and LVEF about 45%.

A 2-month protocol should be a supervised cardiac rehabilitation prescription, not a routine physiotherapy plan. Because staged coronary treatment was advised, begin or progress exercise only after written cardiologist clearance, confirmation that there is no active angina or heart-failure worsening, and a clinic baseline assessment.

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Also confirm whether the staged PCI/revascularisation has been completed and whether the cardiologist has cleared him for supervised exercise.

Make a detailed 8-week cardiac rehab treatment chart

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8-Week Supervised Cardiac Rehabilitation Treatment Chart

Patient profile from records: 61-year-old male, acute inferoposterior STEMI on 03 Aug 2026, PCI with drug-eluting stent to proximal OM1, triple-vessel coronary artery disease, mild LV dysfunction with LVEF about 45%, and advice for staged revascularisation.

Mandatory entry criteria

This chart is conditional on written cardiologist clearance. Do not start or progress outpatient exercise if staged PCI/revascularisation is pending without explicit clearance, or if there is chest pain, worsening breathlessness, fluid retention, fever/acute illness, uncontrolled BP, new arrhythmia, or medication changes causing symptoms.

He should initially be treated as moderate-to-high exercise risk because of LVEF 45%, recent STEMI/PCI, and documented residual triple-vessel disease. Exercise should be ECG-monitored where available, with physician emergency support and a defibrillator accessible.

Cardiac rehabilitation is indicated after STEMI and PCI, but screening for contraindications and individual risk stratification are required before training. Fuster and Hurst's The Heart, 15th Edition, pp. 689-692. Recent evidence also supports comprehensive rehabilitation after PCI, though the exact exercise dose must be individualised (2025 systematic review).

Baseline assessment: before Session 1

Domain	Record / action
Cardiologist clearance	Date, exercise restrictions, whether staged PCI is planned/completed, angina threshold, permitted HR/BP limits
Symptoms	Resting chest pain, dyspnoea, palpitations, dizziness, syncope, fatigue, ankle swelling, orthopnoea
Medications	Reconcile all drugs. Confirm antiplatelets must not be stopped independently. Note beta-blocker use because HR response may be blunted.
Resting measures	BP, HR/rhythm, SpO₂, weight, oedema, pain score, Borg RPE, glucose if indicated
Functional assessment	6-minute walk test only if clinically stable and cleared, or ECG-monitored exercise test/CPET if available. Record walking aid, distance, symptoms, BP/HR response, RPE.
Physical examination	Posture, gait, balance, sit-to-stand, joint ROM, muscle strength, fall risk, access-site healing
Patient education	Angina plan, exertion monitoring, medication adherence, low-salt heart-healthy diet, tobacco abstinence, sleep, stress management
Programme goals	Improve walking tolerance and daily function, build safe independent activity, manage risk factors, return to appropriate domestic/community activity

Intensity prescription

Use RPE and talk test as the primary guide, particularly if he takes a beta-blocker.

Weeks 1-2: RPE 9-11/20, very light to light. Able to speak full sentences.
Weeks 3-5: RPE 11-12/20, light to somewhat hard.
Weeks 6-8: RPE 11-13/20, somewhat hard, only if stable and cardiologist-cleared.
Do not use high-intensity intervals, maximal exercise, heavy resistance, sustained isometric work, or breath-holding/Valsalva in this 8-week plan.
If an exercise test identifies an ischaemic/angina threshold, keep training HR at least 10 bpm below that threshold, as directed by the cardiologist.

Every session should have at least a 10-minute warm-up and cool-down. Current CR guidance supports supervised sessions at least twice weekly, individual risk stratification, and a FITT-VP exercise prescription (IACR cardiac rehabilitation guidance).

Standard supervised session format

Component	Week 1-2	Week 3-5	Week 6-8
Pre-exercise screen	5-10 min	5-10 min	5-10 min
Warm-up	10 min	10 min	10 min
Aerobic conditioning	10-20 min	20-30 min	25-40 min
Resistance / functional exercise	None or very light technique only	10-15 min, 2 days/week	15-20 min, 2 days/week
Balance/flexibility	5-10 min	5-10 min	5-10 min
Cool-down and recovery check	10 min	10 min	10 min
Education/behaviour counselling	5-10 min	5-10 min	5-10 min

Preferred aerobic modes: level walking, treadmill walking at low grade, stationary cycle, seated stepper, or low-intensity corridor walking. Select the safest mode based on gait, balance, musculoskeletal symptoms, and equipment.

Week-by-week treatment chart

Week	Supervised sessions	Aerobic prescription	Strength / functional programme	Home activity	Education and review
1	2-3 sessions, ECG/telemetry monitoring if available	10-15 min total, continuous or 2-3 short bouts. Level walking or cycle. RPE 9-10. No incline.	Breathing control, ankle pumps, marching on spot with support, sit-to-stand from higher chair 1 x 5-8 if symptom-free. Mobility only, no weights.	5-10 min easy walk once or twice daily on level ground, only if symptom-free.	Teach RPE/talk test, pulse/BP record if equipment available, warning symptoms, medication adherence. Confirm stent access site fully healed.
2	2-3 sessions	15-20 min continuous or intermittent. RPE 9-11. Increase duration before speed.	Sit-to-stand 1-2 x 6-10; supported heel raises 1 x 8-10; light theraband rows only if cleared. Relaxed exhalation during effort.	10-15 min walk on 4-5 days/week. Avoid heat, hills, rushing, and walking immediately after a heavy meal.	Energy conservation, safe pacing, sleep, constipation avoidance, hydration as medically appropriate.
3	3 sessions	20-25 min. RPE 10-11. Add very small speed increase or low cycle resistance, not both in same session.	Begin light resistance only with clearance: 6-8 exercises, 1 set of 10-15 reps, very light band/0.5-1 kg load. Examples: seated row, biceps curl, wall push-up, knee extension, calf raise.	15-20 min walk on 5 days/week at easy pace.	Heart-healthy diet: reduce salt, fried foods, refined sugar; adequate fruit, vegetables, pulses, whole grains. Referral to dietitian if available.
4	3 sessions	25-30 min. RPE 11-12. May use 2-3 min moderate effort alternating with 2-3 min easy effort, but no high-intensity intervals.	1 set of 10-15 reps for 6-8 exercises, 2 non-consecutive days/week. Continue functional sit-to-stand. No overhead heavy lifting.	20-25 min walking, 5 days/week. One rest/recovery day as needed.	Stress, anxiety and depression screening. Teach diaphragmatic breathing, relaxation, and family support.
5	3 sessions	25-30 min. RPE 11-12. Progress only if all prior sessions were symptom-free and recovery HR/BP is appropriate. Light treadmill grade up to 1-2% only if cleared and no angina.	1-2 sets of 10-15 reps, 6-8 exercises. Increase resistance only if 15 repetitions are completed with RPE no more than 11-12 and no BP/symptom concern.	25-30 min walk on 5 days/week.	Discuss diabetes/lipid/BP targets with physician, medication side effects, smoking/alcohol avoidance, adherence to dual antiplatelet therapy.
6	3 sessions	30-35 min. RPE 11-12. Incorporate chosen modalities: walking + cycling if desired. Maintain steady, controlled effort.	1-2 sets, 8-10 exercises, 10-15 reps. Include step-ups to a low step with rail only after balance assessment and no symptoms.	30 min moderate-easy activity on 5 days/week, divided into bouts if fatigued.	Community ambulation, stair strategy, travel, sexual activity questions referred to cardiologist as needed, return-to-work planning.
7	3 sessions	30-40 min. RPE 11-13 only if stable and cardiologist clearance remains valid. Gradual low-grade hill/stair practice may be included under supervision.	2 sets of 10-15 reps, 8-10 exercises, 2 days/week. Emphasise breathing, slow controlled repetitions, and no straining.	30-40 min activity on 5 days/week. Continue one lighter recovery day.	Develop long-term weekly exercise plan, identify barriers, self-monitoring diary.
8	2-3 sessions plus discharge assessment	35-40 min at a sustainable RPE 11-13. Confirm safe independent walking/cycling dose. No progression if residual ischaemia or staged PCI remains unresolved.	Maintain light-to-moderate resistance programme: 8-10 exercises, 1-2 sets of 10-15 repetitions, 2 days/week, non-consecutive days.	Build toward 150 min/week of moderate activity only after formal discharge review and cardiologist approval.	Repeat 6MWT or approved functional test. Compare baseline BP, HR, RPE, symptoms, walking capacity, sit-to-stand, weight, and goals. Provide maintenance plan and cardiology follow-up date.

Resistance and functional exercise menu

Perform on two non-consecutive days/week, beginning in Week 3 only after stability and clearance.

Seated theraband row
Wall push-up
Seated biceps curl
Seated triceps extension with very light band
Sit-to-stand
Seated knee extension
Supported calf raise
Supported mini-squat to chair
Low step-up with rail, later phase only
Gentle trunk mobility and postural exercises

Technique rules: exhale on effort, no breath-holding, no sustained gripping/straining, no heavy lifting, stop before fatigue causes poor form.

Session monitoring chart

Time point	Record
Before exercise	Symptoms, BP, HR/rhythm, SpO₂ if available, weight/oedema if indicated, medication changes, glucose if diabetic, RPE
During exercise	HR/rhythm if monitored, BP at appropriate intervals, RPE, talk test, angina/dyspnoea, gait/balance, ECG changes if telemetry is available
Recovery	BP and HR after cool-down and before discharge, symptom resolution, RPE, any adverse events, home programme issued
Weekly	Total aerobic minutes, attendance, home-walk completion, angina episodes/nitroglycerin use, weight, BP trend, medication adherence
Week 4 and 8	Functional reassessment, goals review, progression decision, cardiologist communication if any warning signs or plateau

Stop exercise immediately and obtain urgent medical review

Stop the session, seat/lie the patient safely, record vitals and ECG if available, and follow the clinic emergency protocol for:

New chest pressure, heaviness, pain, or pain radiating to arm, jaw, back, or epigastrium
New unusual breathlessness, wheeze, cyanosis, pallor, cold sweat, nausea, or marked fatigue
Dizziness, near-syncope, confusion, new palpitations, or sustained arrhythmia
New ECG ischaemic changes or significant arrhythmia where monitoring is available
A fall in systolic BP with increasing workload, especially with ischaemic symptoms
Excessive hypertensive response or an abnormal BP response based on cardiologist/clinic limits
New ankle swelling, rapid weight gain, orthopnoea, or signs of decompensated heart failure
Resting or worsening angina, uncontrolled atrial/ventricular arrhythmia, or acute infection/fever

The textbook lists worsening chest pain, decompensated heart failure, uncontrolled atrial arrhythmia, complex ventricular arrhythmia, recent thromboembolism, and other unstable conditions as contraindications to cardiac rehabilitation. Fuster and Hurst's The Heart, 15th Edition, p. 690.

Discharge targets at 8 weeks

Completes 30-40 minutes of low-to-moderate aerobic activity safely at prescribed RPE.
Demonstrates correct warm-up, cool-down, RPE/talk-test monitoring, and warning-sign response.
Performs light resistance exercises with correct breathing and no Valsalva.
Shows improved 6-minute walk distance or other approved functional measure.
Has a written maintenance programme, cardiology follow-up, medication plan, nutrition plan, and plan for staged revascularisation if still pending.

Important: This is a therapist-facing rehabilitation chart, not a substitute for the cardiologist’s exercise clearance. The residual triple-vessel disease and planned staged revascularisation make independent unsupervised progression inappropriate until the treating cardiologist has documented the safe exercise limits.

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PHYSIOTHERAPY PRESCRIPTION

Supervised Phase II Cardiac Rehabilitation

Patient: Mr. Mathura Prasad
Age/Sex: 61 years / Male
Medical Diagnosis:

Acute inferoposterior STEMI, status post PCI with drug-eluting stent to proximal OM1
Triple-vessel coronary artery disease
Mild LV dysfunction, LVEF approximately 45%
Staged coronary revascularisation advised

Physiotherapy Diagnosis: Reduced exercise tolerance and deconditioning following acute myocardial infarction and PCI.

Date: ____ / ____ / 2026
Referring Cardiologist: __________________________
Physiotherapist: ________________________________

Treatment prescription

Cardiac rehabilitation programme: Supervised outpatient cardiac rehabilitation for 8 weeks, subject to treating cardiologist’s written clearance and confirmation of exercise restrictions.

Parameter	Prescription
Frequency	2-3 supervised sessions per week for 8 weeks
Session duration	Begin at 30-40 minutes; progress toward 50-60 minutes including warm-up and cool-down
Setting	Cardiac rehabilitation clinic with trained staff, emergency protocol, defibrillator access, and ECG monitoring where available
Monitoring	Symptoms, resting and recovery BP, HR/rhythm, RPE, SpO₂ if indicated; ECG/telemetry during early sessions or as advised
Aerobic mode	Level-ground walking, treadmill walking, stationary cycling, seated stepper, or corridor walking based on safety and tolerance
Initial aerobic dose	10-15 minutes total, continuous or intermittent short bouts
Progression goal	30-40 minutes continuous low-to-moderate aerobic exercise by Week 8
Intensity	RPE 9-11/20 during Weeks 1-2; RPE 11-12/20 during Weeks 3-5; maximum RPE 13/20 during Weeks 6-8 only if asymptomatic and cleared
Talk test	Patient must be able to speak comfortably in full sentences during exercise
Warm-up	10 minutes: slow walking/cycling, upper-limb mobility, ankle pumps, gentle active ROM
Cool-down	At least 10 minutes of gradually reduced activity, breathing control, recovery monitoring
Resistance training	Start only from Week 3 if stable and cardiologist-cleared: light resistance bands or 0.5-1 kg weights, 1 set of 10-15 repetitions, 6-8 exercises, 2 non-consecutive days/week
Flexibility/balance	Gentle ROM, calf/hamstring/chest stretches, balance and gait exercises as clinically indicated
Home programme	Daily level walking, initially 5-10 minutes once or twice daily; progress toward 30 minutes on 5 days/week as advised

Goals of treatment

Improve safe walking and functional exercise tolerance.
Improve confidence with activities of daily living.
Reduce cardiac risk through structured physical activity and education.
Improve lower-limb strength, balance, posture, and endurance.
Teach exertion monitoring using Borg RPE and talk test.
Establish a safe independent maintenance exercise programme.
Promote adherence to medication, nutrition, tobacco abstinence, sleep, stress-management, and cardiology follow-up.

Suggested treatment components

Supervised aerobic conditioning
Breathing control and relaxation training
Gait training and pacing instruction
Functional strengthening: sit-to-stand, supported heel raises, mini-squats, low step-ups as tolerated
Light upper- and lower-limb resistance training after clearance
Balance and fall-prevention exercises
Education regarding cardiac warning signs and emergency response
Lifestyle counselling and activity diary

Precautions

No high-intensity interval training during this initial 8-week protocol.
No heavy lifting, forceful pushing/pulling, sustained isometric exercise, or breath-holding/Valsalva manoeuvre.
Avoid exercising in extreme heat/cold, immediately after a heavy meal, or during acute illness.
Because the patient may be taking a beta-blocker, do not depend on heart rate alone. Use symptoms, RPE, talk test, BP, and medical exercise limits.
Continue all prescribed cardiac medicines. Antiplatelet medicines must not be stopped without cardiologist instruction.
Confirm that staged revascularisation status and cardiologist clearance are documented before progression.

Stop exercise immediately and seek medical review if any occur

Chest discomfort, chest heaviness, arm/jaw/back pain, or angina equivalent
New or worsening breathlessness, wheeze, pallor, sweating, nausea, or unusual fatigue
Dizziness, faintness, confusion, palpitations, or new irregular pulse
Abnormal BP response, new ECG changes, or significant arrhythmia if monitored
New ankle swelling, sudden weight gain, orthopnoea, or worsening heart-failure symptoms
Resting angina, fever, acute infection, or an unwell feeling before exercise

Emergency instruction: Stop activity, sit the patient comfortably, check BP/HR/SpO₂ and ECG if available, follow the clinic emergency protocol, and obtain urgent medical help for suspected acute coronary symptoms.

Review schedule:

Physiotherapy review: weekly
Functional reassessment: Week 4 and Week 8
Cardiologist follow-up: as scheduled, and immediately for warning symptoms or inability to progress

Physiotherapist Signature: __________________________
Registration No.: _________________________________
Cardiologist Clearance Verified: Yes / No
Date: ____ / ____ / 2026

Cardiac rehabilitation is appropriate after STEMI and PCI but requires individual screening and risk stratification. Fuster and Hurst's The Heart, 15th Edition, pp. 689-692. Recent systematic reviews support comprehensive rehabilitation after PCI, including exercise training plus risk-factor management (PCI rehabilitation review).

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