Everything you need to prepare for real-world practice in cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapyRevised based on national survey of course directors!Designed for the required cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapy course in the physical therapy curriculum, this book/CD-ROM package features the latest evidence-based practice guidelines, case studies, and an international perspective section relative to clinical practice. The Second Edition features a new full-color format, a CD-ROM with review questions and video-clips, and new laboratory activities valuable to PT students. This edition reflects the most recent updates to APTA guidelinesFeatures 4-color throughoutContributors represent top experts in the field Comprehensive coverage of cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapy including exercise principles, evidence-based practices, and applications to APTA-approved practice patterns Case studies in each practice pattern chapter illustrate how tests, measures, and interventions apply to patients "International Perspectives" feature highlights differences in clinical practice NEW!full-color images including Doppler NEW!laboratory activities appropriate to entry-level physical therapy students (appended to several chapters) NEW!CD-ROM with interactive multi-media case studies NEW!sections on treatment of childhood/adult obesity and the role of the PT in the maintenance of wellness Expanded section on pacemakers and Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators, including appropriate physical therapy interventions Expanded section on the latest technology associated with the detection and surgical/medical management of patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary disease, including non-invasive coronary angiography, stem cell research, ventricular remodeling, and revascularization procedures Expanded section on formulating exercise prescriptions for patients with risk factors and cardiac and pulmonary diseaseUnmatched content and a new full-color presentation! History of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation,History and Use of the Guide,Part 2. Basic Medical Science:Essentials of Exercise Physiology,Anatomy of the Cardiopulmonary System,Physiology of the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Systems,Cardiovascular Pathophysiology,Pulmonary Pathology,Medications,Part 3. Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Assessment:Pulmonary Examination,Cardiovascular Evaluation,Electrocardiography,Evaluation of the Patient Intolerance to Exercise,Part 4. Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disease as Co-Morbidity:Cardiopulmonary Concerns in the Patient with Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Deficits: An Evidence-Based Approach,Cardiopulmonary Concerns in the Patient with Neurological Deficits: An Evdience-Based Approach,Part 5. Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Interventions:Physical Therapy Associated with Primary Prevention, Risk Reduction, and Deconditioning;Physical Therapy Associated with Airway Clearance Dysfunction,Physical Therapy Associated with Cardiovascular Pump, Dysfunction and Failure,Physical Therapy Associated with Respiratory Failure,Physical Therapy Associated with Ventilatory Pump Dysfunction and Failure,Physical Therapy Associated with Respiratory Failure in the Neonate,Physical Therapy Associated with Lymphatic System Disorders,Conclusion,The Future of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation.