Contents:

Anatomy of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems / Konrad Dias --
Physiology of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems / Konrad Dias --
Ischemic cardiovascular conditions and other vascular pathologies / Ellen Hillegass --
Cardiac muscle dysfunction and failure / Ellen Hillegass, Lawrence Cahalin --
Restrictive lung dysfunction / Ellen Hillegass, Peggy Clough --
Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases / Susan Garritan --
Cardiopulmonary implications of specific diseases / Joanne Watchie --
Cardiovascular diagnostic tests and procedures / Ellen Hillegass --
Electrocardiography / Ellen Hillegass --
Pulmonary diagnostic tests and procedures / Ana Lotshaw, H. Steven Sadowsky, Ellen Hillegass --
Cardiovascular and thoracic interventions / Ellen Hillegass, H. Steven Sadowsky --
Thoracic organ transplantation : heart, heart-lung, and lung / Tamara Versluis Burlis, Anne Mejia Downs, Christen DiPerna --
Monitoring and life support equipment / Rohini Chandrashekar, Christiane Perme --
Cardiovascular medications / Meryl Cohen, Kate Grimes, Wolfgang Vogel --
Pulmonary medications / Kelley Crawford, Susan Butler McNamara, Wolfgang Vogel, H. Steven Sadowsky --
Examination and assessment procedures / Ellen Hillegass --
Interventions for acute cardiopulmonary conditions / Alexandra Sciaky, Amy Pawlik --
Interventions and prevention measures for individuals with cardiovascular disease, or risk of disease / Ellen Hillegass, William Temes --
Pulmonary rehabilitation / Rebecca Crouch --
Pediatric cardiopulmonary physical therapy / Jennifer Edelschick, Debra Seal --
The lymphatic system / Harold Merriman --
Outcome measures : a guide for the evidence-based practice of cardiopulmonary physical therapy / Kristin Lefebvre.

"Improve your understanding of the cardiopulmonary system with Essentials of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy, 4th Edition. Based on best practices prescribed in The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, this new edition provides comprehensive coverage of anatomy, physiology, and cardiopulmonary assessment, along with expanded chapters on the growing topics of early mobilization of the ICU patient and acute care management. Using a practical approach, expert author Ellen Hillegass also discusses pathophysiology, pharmacology, and interventions in the outpatient setting.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 give you real-world hints and suggestions from practicing clinicians."