PRINCIPLES OF EXERCISE TESTING AND INTERPRETATION

Wasserman, Karlman; Hansen, James E.; Sue, Darryl Y.; & Whipp, Brian J.

ISBN 10: 081211020X / ISBN 13: 9780812110203

Published by Lea & Ferbiger, Philadelphia, 1987

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"Exercise testing is valuable for: 1) diagnosing the many causes of exertional dyspnea; 2) evaluating the severity of the impairment of exercise performance; 3) evaluating the effect of medical, surgical, or rehabilitative therapy. This book is designed to provide a guide for exercise physiologists and physicians wishing to set up a laboratory for the purpose of any of the above objectives." [Preface] The chapter headings are: Exercise Testing and Interpretation: An Overview; Physiology of Exercise; Measurement of the Physiological Response to Exercise; Pathophysiology of Disorders Limiting Exercise; Protocols for Exercise Testing; Normal Values; Principles of Interpretation; and Cases Illustrating Pathophysiology. 274 mostly two-column pages, with tables, figures, 6 Appendixes, and Index; plus xiii pages, prefatory matter. Boards show color loss at front lower quarter; name of prior owner inked on front paste-down; text is clean and strong.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: PRINCIPLES OF EXERCISE TESTING AND INTERPRETATION
• Publisher: Lea & Ferbiger, Philadelphia
• Publication Date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 081211020X
• ISBN 13: 9780812110203
• Binding: Printed Maroon Boards
• Edition: Second Printing
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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Near Fine Printed Maroon Boards Exercise testing is valuable for: 1) diagnosing the many causes of exertional dyspnea; 2) evaluating the severity of the impairment of exercise performance; 3) evaluating the effect of medical, surgical, or rehabilitative therapy. This book is designed to provide a guide for exercise physiologists and physicians wishing to set up a laboratory for the purpose of any of the above objectives." [Preface] The chapter headings are: Exercise Testing and Interpretation: An Overview; Physiology of Exercise; Measurement of the Physiological Response to Exercise; Pathophysiology of Disorders Limiting Exercise; Protocols for Exercise Testing; Normal Values; Principles of Interpretation; and Cases Illustrating Pathophysiology. 274 mostly two-column pages, with tables, figures, 6 Appendixes, and Index; plus xiii pages, prefatory matter. Boards show color loss at front lower quarter; name of prior owner inked on front paste-down; text is clean and strong.