[Book Description]

Although extensive revisions have been made to the third edition of 『Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation: Basic Theory and Application』, a major goal of the text remains. It continues to provide students and practicing clinicians with information necessary to develop their decision-making siklls to provide comprehensive and quality rehabilitation programs for cardiac and pulmonary patients. A major strength of the text continues to be the presentation of case studies that reinforce and illustrate problem-solving techniques and provide guidance for the clinician in the practical application of current theoretical concepts vital to quality cardiopulmonary rehabilitation programs. References in all chapters have been updated and extensive revisions have been made to incorporate the current theories, practices, and procedures used in formulating patient goals, evaluations, and measurement of outcomes.


[Contents]

Chapter 1. Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation: Overview
Chapter 2. The Heart and Circulation
Chapter 3. Anatomy and Physiology of Respiration
Chapter 4. Physiologic Adaptations to Aerobic Exercise
Chapter 5. Pathophysiology of Coronary Artery Disease
Chapter 6. Chronic Lung Diseases
Chapter 7. The Medical and Surgical Management of Cardiopulmonary Disease
Chapter 8. The Electrocardiogram
Chapter 9. Assessment of the Cardiac Patient
Chapter 10. Pulmonary Assessment
Chapter 11. The Exercise Prescription
Chapter 12. The Exercise Therapy Session
Chapter 13. Risk Factor Modification
Chapter 14. Additional Components of Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Appendix A. Patient Program Application Forms
Appendix B. Referring Physician Forms
Appendix C. Informed Consent Forms
Appendix D. Emergency Procedures, Medications, and Basic Emergency Equipment
Appendix E. Flexibility Exercises

Index