Essentials of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy, 6th Edition

• 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. • Enhanced eBook version--included with print purchase--offers access to all of the text, figures, and references from the book, as well as videos, additional case studies, and a glossary, on a variety of digital devices.

(Tentative) 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 Management of Cardiovascular Disease in Women 5 Cardiac Muscle Dysfunction and Failure 6 Restrictive Lung Dysfunction 7 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases 8 Pulmonary Vascular Disease 9 Cardiopulmonary Implications of Specific Diseases Section 3 Diagnostic Tests and Procedures 10 Cardiovascular Diagnostic Tests and Procedures 11 Electrocardiography 12 Pulmonary Diagnostic Tests and Procedures Section 4 Surgical Interventions, Monitoring, and Support 13 Cardiovascular and Thoracic Interventions 14 Thoracic Organ Transplantation: Heart and Lung 15 Monitoring and Life Support Section 5 Pharmacology 16 Cardiovascular Medications 17 Pulmonary Medications Section 6 Cardiopulmonary Assessment and Intervention 18 Examination and Assessment Procedures 19 Interventions for Acute Cardiopulmonary Conditions 20 Interventions and Prevention Measures for Individuals with Cardiovascular Disease, or Risk of Disease 21 Pulmonary Rehabilitation 22 Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy 23 Outcome Measures: A Guide for the Evidence-Based Practice of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy 24 The Lymphatic System Glossary (e-only) Index

William R. Vanwye, PT, DPT, PhD, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy, Associate Professor, Florida Southern College, School of Physical Therapy, USA