Cardiopulmonary Conditions Instructions
1. What population is this condition typically found in?
2. How does the condition typically occur? What is the etiology?
3. What anatomical structures are involved?
4. What medical interventions are required?
5. What precautions or contraindications must the PTA be aware of during the patient’s medical treatment and/or during recovery?
6. What is the typical time frame for patient full recovery OR how long following medical intervention until the patient is considered able to return to full functional abilities (or return to PLOF).
7. What types of PT interventions are typically used to treat the condition during the:
a. acute phase
b. functional phase
8. Are there any recommended interventions that do not fall under the PTA’s scope of work?
9. Create an example daily treatment plan for the patient 3 weeks following injury/medical intervention based on information found during your research.
Sample Solution
Cardiopulmonary Conditions Instructions
In one way or another, cardiovascular disease affects all people. It may affect you, a family member, or a friend. Although heart disease is sometimes thought of as a “man`s disease,” it is a leading cause of death for both men and women. Heart disease can affect people of all ages. Generally, the risk of cardiovascular disease increases as you age. Heart disease and stroke are the leading cause of death in every ethnic group – Caucasian, African American, Asian, Hispanic, and Native American – in the United States (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Many types of cardiopulmonary/cardiovascular diseases occur as a complication of atherosclerosis. Damage to the circulatory system can also result from diabetes and other health conditions, such as a virus, an inflammatory process such as myocarditis, or a structural problem present from birth (congenital heart disease). Medication, such as to reduce low density lipoprotein cholesterol, improve blood flow, or regulate heart rhythm.
