High-Intensity, Occupation-Specific Training in a Series of Firefighters During Phase Ii Cardiac Rehabilitation

Six male firefighters who were referred to phase II cardiac rehabilitation after coronary revascularization participated in a specialized regimen of high-intensity, occupation-specific training (HIOST) that simulated firefighting tasks. During each session, the electrocardiogram, heart rate, and blo...

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Published in:Proceedings - Baylor University. Medical Center 2013-04, Vol.26 (2), p.106-108
Main Authors: Adams, Jenny, Cheng, Dunlei, Berbarie, Rafic F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Demographic aspects
Fire fighters
Health aspects
Multipatient Studies
Myocardial revascularization
Patient outcomes
Physiological aspects
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Summary:Six male firefighters who were referred to phase II cardiac rehabilitation after coronary revascularization participated in a specialized regimen of high-intensity, occupation-specific training (HIOST) that simulated firefighting tasks. During each session, the electrocardiogram, heart rate, and blood pressure were monitored, and the patients were observed for adverse symptoms. No patient had to discontinue HIOST because of adverse arrhythmias or symptoms. For physicians who must make decisions about return to work, the information collected over multiple HIOST sessions might be more thorough and conclusive than the information gained during a single treadmill exercise stress test (the recommended evaluation method).
ISSN:0899-8280
1525-3252
DOI:10.1080/08998280.2013.11928931