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ESSENTIALS OF CARDIOPULMONARY PHYSICAL THERAPY
Essentials of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy

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Second Edition

By
Ellen Hillegass, EdD, PT, CCS, Adjunct Faculty, Department of Physical Therapy, Emory University, Atlanta, GA; Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Consultant
H. Steven Sadowsky, MS, RRT, PT, CCS, Associate Clinical Professor, School of Physical Therapy, Texas Women's University, Denton, TX; Physical Therapist, Department of Rehabilitation Services, Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, Dallas, TX

Description
The second edition of this text takes readers through the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the cardiac and pulmonary systems, and covers assessment and treatment of cardiopulmonary disorders. It features new chapters on cardiac pulmonary transplantation and acute care. Certified clinical specialists have collaborated to create this reference source.

Audience
Physical therapy and physical therapist assistant students.

Contents
SECTION 1: Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 1 Anatomy of the Cardiovascular & Respiratory System
Chapter 2 Cardiovascular & Respiratory Physiology

SECTION 2: Pathophysiology
Chapter 3 Ischemic Cardiac Conditions
Chapter 4 Non-Ischemic Cardiac Muscle Dysfunction
Chapter 5 Restrictive Lung Dysfunction
Chapter 6 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chapter 7 Cardiopulmonary Implications of Specific Disease

SECTION 3 Diagnostic Tests and Procedures
Chapter 8 Cardiovascular Tests & Procedures
Chapter 9 Electrocardiography
Chapter 10 Pulmonary Tests & Procedures

SECTION 4 Surgical Interventions
Chapter 11 General Thoracic Surgical Procedures
Chapter 12 Thoracic Organ Transplantation: Heart, Heart-Lung and Lung


SECTION 5 Monitoring and Support Equipment
Chapter 13 Cardiovascular Monitoring and Support Equipment
Chapter 14 Respiratory Monitoring & Support Equipment

SECTION 6 Pharmacology
Chapter 15 Cardiovascular Medications
Chapter 16 Pulmonary Medications



SECTION 7 Cardiopulmonary Assessment and Intervention

Chapter 17 Assessment Procedures
Chapter 18 Treatment of Acute Cardiopulmonary Conditions
Chapter 19 Therapeutic Interventions in Cardiac Rehabilitation & Prevention
Chapter 20 Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Chapter 21 Outcome Measures: Reimbursement Issues and Documentation

Bibliographic details
Hardbound, 880 pages, publication date: MAY-2001
ISBN-13: 978-0-7216-7288-5
ISBN-10: 0-7216-7288-4
Imprint: SAUNDERS


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