Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisThoroughly updated for its Fourth Edition, this volume is the most comprehensive, current text on the physiology and pathophysiology of exercise testing. It provides an organized method for evaluating causes of exercise limitation and includes flow charts and over 80 case studies. The book is the only reference to address those disorders that can be diagnosed only through cardiopulmonary exercise testing. The Fourth Edition incorporates the newest 9-panel graphic array and includes a new chapter on regulation of arterial and mixed venous blood gases. This edition includes more diagnoses recognized by exercise testing, and more efficient flow charts., Thoroughly updated in its Fourth Edition, this exceptional resource is the most comprehensive, current text on the physiology and pathophysiology of exercise testing available. It is the only reference to address those disorders that can be diagnosed only through cardiopulmonary exercise testing. "Readers will find..." Comprehensive presentation addressing cardiovascular, metabolic, and respiratory responses to exercise in both health and disease states. Principles and rationale behind exercise testing, commonly used testing protocols, guidelines for normal and abnormal values, and tips for accurate interpretation of test results. Normal test values for a range of patient groups including children, over- and underweight patients, and the elderly. More than 80 case histories, each accompanied by exercise physiology results, highlight differential diagnosis by applying basic physiological concepts to real-world examples. Coverage of disorders that can be diagnosed only through cardiopulmonary exercise testing. "NEW to the Fourth Edition..." New chapter covering regulation of arterial and mixed venous blood gases New nine-panel graphic array illustrating critical aspects of exercise testing Updated flow charts to help with clinical interpretation and differential diagnosis", Thoroughly updated in its Fourth Edition, this exceptional resource is the most comprehensive, current text on the physiology and pathophysiology of exercise testing available. It is the only reference to address those disorders that can be diagnosed only through cardiopulmonary exercise testing. Readers will find... Comprehensive presentation addressing cardiovascular, metabolic, and respiratory responses to exercise-in both health and disease states. Principles and rationale behind exercise testing, commonly used testing protocols, guidelines for normal and abnormal values, and tips for accurate interpretation of test results. Normal test values for a range of patient groups-including children, over- and underweight patients, and the elderly. More than 80 case histories , each accompanied by exercise physiology results, highlight differential diagnosis by applying basic physiological concepts to real-world examples. Coverage of disorders that can be diagnosed only through cardiopulmonary exercise testing. NEW to the Fourth Edition... New chapter covering regulation of arterial and mixed venous blood gases New nine-panel graphic array illustrating critical aspects of exercise testing Updated flow charts to help with clinical interpretation and differential diagnosis