RT Book, Section
A1 Cassady, Sandra L.
A1 Cahalin, Lawrence P.
A2 DeTurk, William E.
A2 Cahalin, Lawrence P.
SR Print(0)
ID 6872739
T1 Chapter 6. Cardiovascular Pathophysiology
T2 Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy: An Evidence-Based Approach, 2e
YR 2011
FD 2011
PB The McGraw-Hill Companies
PP New York, NY
SN 978-0-07-159814-9
LK accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=6872739
RD 2024/04/25
AB Despite  the  increased  emphasis  on  health  promotion  and  prevention,  advances  in  technology,  and  the  development  of  evidence-based  treatment  regimens,  coronary  atherosclerotic  heart  disease  (ASHD)  remains  the  leading  cause  of  cardiovascular  death  and  disability  in  the  United  States.1–3  All  physical  therapists,  regardless  of  area  of  specialization  or  practice  setting,  treat  patients  with  cardiovascular  disease.  Common  symptoms  of  cardiovascular  disease  include  dyspnea,  chest  pain,  claudication,  palpitations,  syncope,  and  fatigue.  None  of  these  symptoms,  however,  are  specific  to  a  given  system  or  cardiovascular  disorder.  By  understanding  the  pathophysiology  and  clinical  manifestations  of  common  cardiovascular  diseases,  physical  therapists  are  more  likely  to  deliver  safe  interventions.  The  onset  or  change  in  symptoms  detected  during  an  examination  may  indicate  the  development  or  progression  of  a  serious  and  potentially  life-threatening  disease.