| Description |
xvi, 585 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Contents |
1. Exercise testing and interpretation : an overview -- 2. Physiology of exercise -- 3. Changes in blood gases and pH during exercise -- 4. Measurements during integrative cardiopulmonary exercise testing -- 5. Pathophysiology of disorders limiting exercise -- 6. Clinical exercise testing -- 7. Normal values -- 8. Principles of interpretation : a flowchart approach -- 9. Clinical applications of cardiopulmonary exercise testing -- 10. Case presentations -- App. Calculations, formulas, and examples -- App. Placement of a brachial artery catheter -- App. Tables and nomogram |
| Summary |
"Thoroughly updated in its Fourth Edition, this resource is the most comprehensive, current text on the physiology and pathophysiology of exercise testing available. It is the only reference to address those disorders that can be diagnosed only through cardiopulmonary exercise testing."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Rev. ed. of: Principles of exercise testing & interpretation. 3rd ed. c1999 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Exercise tests.
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Heart function tests.
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Pulmonary function tests.
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Exercise Test.
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Exertion -- physiology
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| Author |
Wasserman, Karlman.
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| LC no. |
2004057602 |
| ISBN |
0781748763 |
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