Principles of exercise testing and interpretation Fifth edition

Discover what exercise testing can reveal about cardiopulmonary, vascular, and muscular
health. Now in its Fifth Edition, Principles of Exercise Testing and Interpretation continues
to deliver timely information on the physiology and pathophysiology of exercise and their
relevance to clinical medicine.
The text begins by explaining the processes by which cells receive oxygen and dispose of
carbon dioxide produced as a byproduct of exercise and metabolism. By measuring gas
exchange, we can better evaluate cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary functioning, as well
as cellular respiration. Detailed discussions explore various types of exercise intolerance,
their effects on test results, and clinical diagnoses. Using real-world cases, the text
illustrates how cardiopulmonary exercise testing can evaluate the functional competency of
each component in the coupling of cellular to external respiration, including the
cardiovascular system. Expert authors’ comments, analysis, and conclusions for each
case, help to improve readers’ interpretive and diagnostic skills.
This in-depth resource provides…
• Updated content and new graphics present the most current information in a readerfriendly format.
• Updated flow charts detail clinical presentations and differential diagnosis
• More than 80 case presentations improve diagnostic accuracy.
• Normal test values for a wide range of patient groups provide a basis for comparison
and help to identify abnormalities.
• Companion website includes the complete text, PLUS 30 additional case presentation