Book Review : Essentials of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy 2nd edition

This comprehensive textbook of cardiopulmonary physical therapy presents balanced and integrated coverage of the cardiac and pulmonary systems, covering anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, assessment and treatment.

Case studies at the end of every chapter provide students with a realistic understanding of actual clinical practice.

 

• Presents balanced and integrated coverage of the cardiac and pulmonary systems.
• Provides a logical structure closely related to most courses: anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, assessment and treatment, which enables the book to be used in pathophysiology courses, assessment courses, etc.

 

Authors: Ellen Hillegass EdD, PT, CCS, Adjunct Faculty, Department of Physical Therapy, Emory University, Atlanta, GA; Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Consultant

 

H. Steven Sadowsky MS, RRT, PT, CCS, Associate Clinical Professor, School of Physical Therapy, Texas Women's University, Denton, TX; Physical Therapist, Department of Rehabilitation Services, Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, Dallas, TX