Occupation-specific, high-intensity cardiac rehabilitation for return to work of a young police officer after myocardial infarction from traumatic coronary artery dissection

Following a traumatic coronary artery dissection and subsequent myocardial infarction from a nonpenetrating strike to the chest by an airborne metal pipe, a 33-year-old male police officer completed 12 weeks of high-intensity, symptom-limited cardiac rehabilitation in order to return to active duty....

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Published in:Proceedings - Baylor University. Medical Center 2022, Vol.35 (3), p.374-376
Main Authors: Brown, Katelyn D, Hathorn, Brandon, Shirkey, Heath W, Shock, Tiffany L, Schussler, Jeffrey M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aortic dissection
Case Report
Case Studies
Coronary vessels
Heart attacks
Police
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Summary:Following a traumatic coronary artery dissection and subsequent myocardial infarction from a nonpenetrating strike to the chest by an airborne metal pipe, a 33-year-old male police officer completed 12 weeks of high-intensity, symptom-limited cardiac rehabilitation in order to return to active duty. Physiological and perceptual responses to exercise were used to progress the patient through high-intensity activities that challenged the musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory systems while simulating real work activities. In addition to substantial improvements in functional capacity (8.6 to 10.3 METS) and left ventricular ejection fraction (20% to 45%), the patient was able to fully return to work as an active-duty police officer.
ISSN:0899-8280
1525-3252
DOI:10.1080/08998280.2022.2036066