Ess Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy 2E

 
Ellen Hillegass, MMSC, PT, CCS, Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Sciences, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, USA.  
H Steve Sadowsky, MS, RRT, PT, CCS, Texas Women's University, Associate Clinical Professor, School of Physical Therapy, Dallas, TX, USA.  

 

June 2001 · 18.700 Ptas. / 112,39 €; Hardback
 
 
This comprehensive textbook of cardiopulmonary physical therapy presents balanced and integrated coverage of the cardiac and pulmonary systems, covering anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, assessment and treatment. Case studies at the end of every chapter provide students with a realistic understanding of actual clinical practice.  

 

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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