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Record Nr.

UNINA9910826810503321

Titolo

Exercise leadership in cardiac rehabilitation for high risk groups : an evidence-based approach / / edited by Morag K. Thow

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chichester, West Sussex, U.K. ; ; Hoboken, NJ, : John Wiley, 2009

ISBN

1-282-12353-X

9786612123535

0-470-74443-X

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (216 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

ThowMorag K

Disciplina

616.1/203

Soggetti

Heart - Diseases - Exercise therapy

Heart - Diseases - Patients - Rehabilitation

Evidence-based medicine

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Exercise Leadership in Cardiac Rehabilitation for High-Risk Groups; Contents; List of contributors; Preface; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1 The Evolution of Cardiac Rehabilitation and Future Directions; Chapter 2 Type 2 Diabetes; Chapter 3 Chronic Heart Failure; Chapter 4 Arrhythmia and Implanted Cardioverter Defibrillators; Chapter 5 Heart Transplants; Chapter 6 Comorbidity and Ageing; Index

Sommario/riassunto

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.