Hazards
Certain conditions in particular exist where exercise, particularly rehabilitation, may be contraindicated, including:
- decompensated heart failure
- recent myocardial infarction
- hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or cardiomyopathy from recent myocarditis
- active or suspected myocarditis or pericarditis
- low left ventricular ejection fraction
- severe aortic stenosis
- unstable ischemia
- unstable arrythmia
- irregular or resting pulse greater than 100 bpm
- resting systolic blood pressure >200 mm Hg or resting diastolic blood pressure >110 mm Hg
- severe pulmonary hypertension
- severe chronic fatigue syndrome
- suspected or known dissecting aneurysm
- recent systemic or pulmonary embolus
- pneumothorax and haemoptysis
- thrombophlebitis
Other conditions may also preclude exercising under certain conditions. Passive physiotherapy can in some instances be an alternative for some patients unable to safely self-power.
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