JCS/JACR 2021 Guideline on Rehabilitation in Patients With Cardiovascular Disease

PAD peripheral arterial disease PCI percutaneous coronary intervention peak V O2 peak oxygen uptake PH pulmonary hypertension PVCs premature ventricular contraction QOL quality of life RCT randomized controlled trial RPE rating of perceived exertion SGA Subjective Global Assessment STEMI ST elevation myocardial infarction TG triglyceride TAVI transcatheter aortic valve implantation VAD ventricular assist device V CO2 carbon dioxide output V E minute ventilation V E/V CO2 ventilatory equivalent for carbon dioxide V E vs. V CO2 slope minute ventilation vs. carbon dioxide output slope V O2 oxygen uptake V O2/HR oxygen pulse capacity is assessed by cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPX), an exercise prescription is prepared based on the risk in terms of severity of illness, and then a treatment and CR plan is established. If CPX cannot be performed due to complications, low physical fitness, or low left ventricular function, exercise capacity should be confirmed by the 6-minute walk test.