ABSTRACT

This book makes sense of complex topics by distilling them to basic concepts. It provides normal physiology integrated with indications for and evaluation of disease states. With a fresh clinical approach, it helps answer reoccurring questions.

chapter 1|2 pages

Introduction

chapter 6|5 pages

Planning and conducting the exercise test

chapter 7|10 pages

Interpreting the CPET

chapter 14|3 pages

Gender differences in exercise

chapter 15|4 pages

Exercise testing the elderly

chapter 16|3 pages

Exercise testing the obese

chapter 17|4 pages

Exercise testing elite aerobic athletes

chapter 18|7 pages

Exercise training: The role of CPET

chapter 19|3 pages

Cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation

chapter 20|2 pages

Workplace exercise

chapter 21|5 pages

Exercise at altitude

chapter 22|3 pages

Exercise in heat and cold