Study on Physiological Outcomes after Phase 1 Cardiac Rehabilitation in Mitral Valve Replacement Individuals - An Observational Study

Introduction

The post mitral valve replacement presents with many complications related to the thrombosis, left ventricular and pulmonary dysfunction.

Aim

To observe the physiological outcomes after Phase 1cardiac rehabilitation in mitral valve replacement individuals.

Need of the Study

The review of physiological outcome measure is essential apart from physical outcome measures to prescribe systemic exercises in phase 2.

Objective of the Study

To study the hemodynamic changes (PT, APTT), physiological changes (paO2, PaCO2, pH), cardiac function (ejection fraction), exercise capacities, before surgery and after phase 1 cardiac rehabilitation in mitral valve replacement individuals.

Methods and Methodology

All the eligible patients were assessed for the PT, APTT, paO2, PaCO2, pH, ejection fraction, and VO2 peak pre operatively and at the time of discharge post- operatively after phase 1 cardiac rehabilitation.

Statistical Analysis

Paired samples t-test has been carried out to observe the response in pre and post values of cardiac rehabilitation.

Results

The results showed that there is no significance in the APTT after phase 1cardiac rehabilitation. The other parameters showed significant difference after phase1 cardiac rehabilitation.

Conclusion

There are significant changes in the physiological outcome measures after phase 1 cardiac rehabilitation in mitral valve replacement individuals and can be used as baseline values to prescribe exercises.