Exercise leadership in cardiac rehabilitation for high risk groups : an evidence-based approach

Author(s)

• Thow, Morag K.

Bibliographic Information

Exercise leadership in cardiac rehabilitation for high risk groups : an evidence-based approach

edited by Morag K. Thow

Wiley-Blackwell, 2009

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This book covers fully the unique needs of patients in a UK setting. Each high risk group has a chapter dedicated to specific pathophysiological nuances, exercise prescription and exercise delivery. In addition, other influences on exercise including medications, appliances etc. are covered. Each chapter is based on the latest and best evidence.

Table of Contents

List of contributors. Preface. Acknowledgements. 1. The Evolution of Cardiac Rehabilitation and Future Directions (Morag Thow). 2. Type II Diabetes (Alison Kirk and Lesley O'Brien). 3. Chronic Heart Failure (Ann Taylor and Aynsley Cowie). 4. Arrhythmia and Implanted Cardioverter Defibrillators (Patrick Doherty and Samantha Breen). 5. Heart Transplants (Sue Dennell). 6. Co-morbidity and Ageing (Mhairi Campbell and Hilary Dingwall).

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Details

• NCID: BA90903485
• ISBN:
  • 9780470515129
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Chichester, West Sussex
• Pages/Volumes: ix, 204 p.
• Size: 23 cm
• Classification:
  • DC22 : 616.1203
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Heart -- Diseases -- Exercise therapy
  • LCSH : Heart -- Diseases -- Patients -- Rehabilitation
  • LCSH : Evidence-based medicine