Description
Book SynopsisAlthough the general format of Stress Testing has not been changed in the Fifth Edition, the chapters have been thoroughly revised and updated. ''Take Home'' messages are sprinkled throughout the book to emphasize major concepts. The chapter on electrocardiographic changes has been completely reorganized to highlight the importance of unconventional markers of ischemia. Two new chapters cover the role of exercise echocardiography and exercise testing in congestive heart failure.
Trade ReviewFrom reviews of the previous edition:
This remains the best book to buy on the subject of exercise testing... an excellent book... recommended with enthusiasm. * International Journal of Cardiology *
This book is to be recommended to all physicians who use exercise testing as a diagnostic or rehabilitation procedure. * Cardiology in Practice *
I highly recommend this book for anyone involved in non-invasive cardiology. * Journal of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Technology *
The author's style is to be lauded... (He) states clearly the absolute, relative and contraindications to stress testing... highly recommended. * Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation *
I highly recommend this text as a well-written, integrated collection of current research, pathophysiology and clincal applications. * Physical Therapy *
Table of Contents1: History of Stress Testing 2: Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Responses to Exercise 3: Physiology of Cardiac Ischemia 4: Indications 5: Contraindications, Risks, and Safety Precautions 6: Parameters to be Measured 7: Stress Echocardiography 8: Stress Testing Protocol 9: Memorial Heart Institute Protocol 10: Stress Testing After Myocardial Infarction 11: Stress Testing After Surgical Intervention and Coronary Angioplasty 12: ECG Patterns and Their Significance 13: Rhythm and Conduction Disturbances in Stress Testing 14: Predictive Implications 15: Stress Testing in Women 16: Stress Testing in Congestive Heart Failure 17: Chest Pain and Normal Coronary Arteries 18: Blood Pressure Measurements During Exercise 19: Silent Ischemia 20: Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation 21: Frederick W. James, MD: Pediatric Exercise Testing 22: Fred Mishkin, MD: Radionuclide Techniques in Stress Testing 23: Metabolic Abnormalities and Drugs 24: Ronald H. Startt Selvester, MD: Computer Technology and Exercise Testing
