Exercise Testing for Primary Care and Sports Medicine Physicians
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Beschreibung
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.
This practical book is a guide to exercise stress testing for primary care, family medicine, and sports medicine physicians. Sections are devoted to performing the stress test, test interpretation and application, and sports medicine applications. An evidence-based approach is incorporated where appropriate, and cases highlight patient management. Flow charts and algorithms further aid with the decision-making process. Hospital privilege, risk, and medical-legal concerns are addressed as well. The book is complete with appendices that outline equipment requirements and reimbursement and coding.
Edited by family medicine physicians and written for primary care, family medicine, and sports medicine physicians Focuses on clinical application Incorporates case studies and an evidence-based approach Features flow charts and algorithms Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Corey H. Evans
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Family Medicine Fitness Physiatry sports sports medicine