Question

A 62-year-old with CAD and recent NSTEMI asks about physical activity clearance. Which risk-stratification step is recommended before returning to vigorous exercise?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac rehabilitation enrollment and clinician-guided gradual return

Answer

Immediate vigorous exercise

Answer

No rehab needed if asymptomatic at rest

Answer

Only home exercise with no monitoring

Answer

Wait 6 months without activity

Practice question

A 62-year-old with CAD and recent NSTEMI asks about physical activity clearance. Which risk-stratification step is recommended before returning to vigorous exercise?