True/False: In the first few weeks weeks following coronary…

True/False: In the first few weeks weeks following coronary artery bypass surgery and heart transplant, upper body exercises should focus on range of motion activities. Muscle strengthening activities are also suggested for both populations but several weeks later in the recovery process, providing ample time for the incision to heal. 

True/False: The medical history evaluation prior to initiati…

True/False: The medical history evaluation prior to initiating exercise for patients with heart failure, should include all of the following: ​ Comorbidities​ Age​ Physical activity history​ Use of assistive devices like​ Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), wearable defibrillators or LVADs​ Medication regimen ​​