Sports Cardiology: From Diagnosis to Clinical Management

This comprehensive reference textbook examines in detail physiological and pathophysiological aspects of the cardiovascular system and cardiovascular disease in the sporting population. In the first part of the book, the non-invasive and invasive diagnostic techniques employed in cardiology are syst...

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Weitere Verfasser: Fioranelli, Massimo (HerausgeberIn), Frajese, Gaetano (HerausgeberIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Milano Springer Milan 2012
Ausgabe:1st ed. 2012
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Zusammenfassung:This comprehensive reference textbook examines in detail physiological and pathophysiological aspects of the cardiovascular system and cardiovascular disease in the sporting population. In the first part of the book, the non-invasive and invasive diagnostic techniques employed in cardiology are systematically reviewed, with explanation of their indications and clinical utility. The second, more extensive part is devoted to clinical cardiology and covers the great majority of cardiological problems encountered among athletes and other sportsmen and -women. Syncope, cardiac arrhythmias, and sudden cardiac death are extensively addressed, and guidance is provided on sports practice for individuals with different forms of heart disease. Cardiologic rehabilitation is discussed, and attention is also paid to the legal implications of diagnosed or unsuspected cardiovascular diseases for sportspeople. Sports Cardiology will be an invaluable resource for trainee and experienced health care professionals, including in particular cardiologists and sports medicine physicians. It will provide the knowledge required in order to make critical decisions regarding eligibility, thereby preventing tragic events and especially sudden death - the most devastating occurrence in sport
Beschreibung:1 Online-Ressource (XVIII, 321 Seiten)
ISBN:9788847027756
DOI:10.1007/978-88-470-2775-6

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