ENGLISH

Exercise Stress Testing for Primary Care and Sports Medicine

By MPH , Francis G. O’Connor , Matthew T. Kunar , Patricia A. Deuster (auth.) , Corey H. Evans MD , Russell D. White MD (eds.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York
Year
2009
ISBN
0387765964, 9780387765969
DOI
10.1007/978-0-387-76597-6
LCC
RC683.5.E94 E93 2009
Open Library ID
OL24802393M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
10 MB (10012302 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
420\417
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-08-31 04:54:40
Primary Care Medicine; General Practice / Family M

Description

This practical book is a guide to the exercise stress test performed to determine a patient’s risk of developing coronary heart disease. Edited by Drs. Corey H. Evans and Russell D. White, the text is ideal for primary care, family medicine and sports medicine physicians, sports physiologists and trainers. Sections are devoted to performing the exercise stress test, test interpretation and application, and sports medicine applications. Additionally, common abnormal responses and risk stratification of symptomatic and asymptomatic patients are detailed, and flow charts and algorithms bolster the decision-making process. With its straightforward presentation of key material, this text is a welcome resource for those caring for athletes and patients at risk for heart disease.

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