Essentials of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy

by Ellen Hillegass EdD, PT, CCS, FAACVPR

Overview

Improve your understanding of the cardiopulmonary system with Essentials of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy, 5th Edition. Based on American Physical Therapy Association best practices, this new edition provides comprehensive coverage of anatomy, physiology, and cardiopulmonary assessment, along with new chapters on the growing topics of the management of cardiovascular disease in women and pulmonary vascular disease. Using a practical approach, expert author Ellen Hillegass also discusses pathophysiology, pharmacology, and interventions in the outpatient setting.

• Evidence-based content reflects the latest research in the field and incorporates the use of ICF.
• Material uses best practices defined by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Clinical tips provide real-world hints and suggestions from practicing clinicians.

• UPDATED! Content and references throughout present the most current and relevant information for today’s clinical practice.
• NEW! Two additional chapters on Management of Cardiovascular Disease in Women and Pulmonary Vascular Disease provide comprehensive coverage of these key topics.
• NEW! Enhanced ebook version of the text — included with print purchase — offers access to all of the text, figures, and references from the book, as well as additional case studies and a glossary, on a variety of digital devices.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323722124
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	02/18/2022
Edition description:	5th ed.
Pages:	832
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.88(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Section 1: Anatomy and Physiology

1. Anatomy of the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Systems

2. Physiology of the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Systems

Section 2: Pathophysiology

3. Ischemic Cardiovascular Conditions and Other Vascular Pathologies

4. Cardiac Muscle Dysfunction and Failure

5. Restrictive Lung Dysfunction

6. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases

7. Cardiopulmonary Implications of Specific Diseases

Section 3: Diagnostic Tests and Procedures

8. Cardiovascular Diagnostic Tests and Procedures

9. Electrocardiography

10. Pulmonary Diagnostic Tests and Procedures

Section 4: Surgical Interventions, Monitoring, and Support

11. Cardiovascular and Thoracic Interventions

12. Thoracic Organ Transplantation: Heart, Heart-Lung, and Lung

13. Monitoring and Life-Support Equipment

Section 5: Pharmacology

14. Cardiovascular Medications

15. Pulmonary Medications

Section 6: Cardiopulmonary Assessment and Intervention

16. Examination and Assessment Procedures

17. Interventions for Acute Cardiopulmonary Conditions

18. Interventions and Prevention Measures for Individuals with Cardiovascular Disease, or Risk of Disease

19. Pulmonary Rehabilitation

20. Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy

21. The Lymphatic System

20. Outcome Measures: A Guide for the Evidence-Based Practice of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy

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From the Publisher

Develop assessment and intervention skills in cardiopulmonary physical therapy

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Barbara Jean Billek-Sawhney, PT, EdD, MS, GCS (Slippery Rock University)
Description: This comprehensive book covers the many facets of cardiopulmonary physical therapy. The previous edition was published in 1994.
Purpose: According to the editors and contributors, the purpose is to provide the physical therapist with the essential knowledge required for practice in cardiopulmonary physical therapy.
Audience: The audience is physical therapists and student physical therapists. It is an excellent resource for those in all areas of clinical practice including pediatrics. Both editors and contributors are highly respected and recognized in the field of physical therapy, especially in the cardiopulmonary PT section. There are 17 contributing authors specializing in cardiopulmonary PT.
Features: This book has 20 chapters grouped into six sections covering anatomy and physiology; pathophysiology; diagnostic tests; surgical interventions, monitoring and support; pharmacology; and cardiopulmonary assessment and interventions. The final chapter provides a comparison of outcome measures, reimbursement issues, and documentation. Case studies throughout the book provide examples of immediate application of each chapter's information. There is a glossary at the end of the book for those needing to review definitions of cardiopulmonary terms. I recommend that the third edition incorporate information on wellness and the Healthy People 2010 or 2020 report.
Assessment: This is a valuable book for the physical therapy student and experienced clinician. Unlike other books, it provides the reader with valuable information on most areas of practice including outcome measures, documentation, and reimbursement. This book provides a comprehensive overview of cardiopulmonary physical therapy and covers more information than the 1994 edition. It is a valuable resource that will be appreciated by many readers.

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