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Coronary Artery Disease Essentials of Prevention and Rehabilitation Programs

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ISBN-10: 0736027955

ISBN-13: 9780736027953

Edition: 2002

Authors: Peter Brubaker, Mitchell Whaley, Leonard Kaminsky

List price: $64.00
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Three coauthors from two of the most highly regarded U.S. schools for coronary artery disease (CAD) programs take a fresh approach to prevention and rehabilitation in Coronary Artery Disease: Essentials of Prevention and Rehabilitation Programs. Peter Brubaker, Leonard Kaminsky, and Mitchell Whaley combine real-world examples with the fundamental principles of CAD management, laying the foundation for a new way of thinking about prevention and secondary rehabilitation programs.Supplemented by case studies, the text allows readers to follow the process of how CAD is evaluated and what interventions are used to manage this disease. Particularly, attention is given to lifestyle modifications,…    
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Book details

List price: $64.00
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Publication date: 12/4/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 376
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.838
Language: English

Introduction to CAD Prevention and Rehabilitation
Coronary Artery Disease: The Role of Prevention and Rehabilitation Programs
Prevalence of CAD
CAD Risk Terminology
CAD Risk Factors
Case studies
Summary
Glossary
References
Suggested Readings
Cardiovascular Physiology and Pathophysiology
Anatomy
Cardiovascular Physiology
Related Exercise Physiology
Pathophysiology
Summary
Glossary
Case Studies
References
Assessment and Diagnosis of Coronary Artery Disease
The Medical History and Physical Examination
Laboratory Tests
Diagnostic Procedures for CAD
Cost-Analysis and Application of Diagnostic Tests
Summary
Glossary
Case Studies
References
Prevention and Treatment of Coronary Artery Disease
Detection and Prevention of CAD in Youth
Risk Factor Management for Adults
Risk Factor Reduction and Regression of CAD
Surgical and Interventional Procedures for CAD
Summary
Glossary
Case studies
References
Practical Applications to CAD Prevention and Rehabilitation
Electrocardiography
Where ECGs Are Encountered by Exercise Professionals
ECG Fundamentals
Systematic Approach to Interpretation
Abnormal Cardiac Rhythms
Chamber Enlargement
Myocardial Ischemia, Injury, Infarction
Summary
Glossary
Case Studies
References
Suggested Readings
Physical Fitness Assessment and Interpretation
Basic Body Composition Measurement
Advanced Body Composition Measurement
Muscular Strength/Endurance and Flexibility Measurement
Cardiorespiratory Fitness
Summary
Glossary
References
Common Forms
Exercise Prescription in CAD Prevention and Rehabilitation Programs
Principles of Exercise Prescription - Primary Prevention
Principles of Exercise Prescription - Secondary Prevention
Case Studies
Summary
Glossary
References
Suggested Readings
Adaptations to Chronic Exercise Training in CAD Prevention and Rehabilitation Programs
General Principles of Exercise Training
Chronic Exercise Training Adaptations
Summary
Glossary
Case Studies
References
Supplemental Readings
Related Medical Conditions in CAD Prevention and Rehabilitation Programs
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Self-Study Review Case
Diabetes
Self-Study Review Case
Heart Failure
Self-Study Review Case
Hypertension
Obesity
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Summary
Glossary
References
Organization and Administration of CAD Prevention and Rehabilitation Programs
Core Components and Models of CAD Prevention and Rehabilitation Programs
Contemporary Prevention and Rehabilitation Programs: Not Just Exercise!
Documentation of Outcomes: Why? And How?
Goals and Outcomes of Prevention and Rehabilitation Programs
Alternatives or "New" Models of CAD Prevention and Rehabilitation
Summary
Glossary
Case Studies
References
Administrative Issues for CAD Prevention and Rehabilitation Programs
Personnel
Management of Medical Emergencies in Preventive/Rehabilitative Programs
Economic Issues in Preventive and Rehabilitative Programs
Legal Issues
Program Certification
Summary
Glossary
Case Studies
References