Listen "Atrial Fibrillation / PT Considerations"
Episode Synopsis
Jafar has a history of atrial fibrillation and reports occasional fatigue and palpitations. His resting heart rate is 96 bpm and irregular, and he takes a beta-blocker. During a six-minute walk test, he experiences mild shortness of breath but completes the test without difficulty. Which consideration is MOST important when developing this patient’s exercise program?A) Monitor for a target heart rate based on age-predicted max heart rateB) Use a perceived exertion scale to guide exercise intensityC) Avoid aerobic exercise due to the risk of arrhythmiasD) Encourage high-intensity intervals to improve cardiovascular functionDOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE'S CHEATSHEET:www.nptecheatsheet.com/atrial-fib
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