ACSM

Table of Contents
Contributors
Preface
Section I. Framework
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Framework
Chapter 3. Considerations Regarding Physical Activity for Children and Youth

Section II. Cardiovascular Diseases
Chapter 4. Myocardial Infarction
Chapter 5. Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery and Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty
Chapter 6. Angina and Silent Ischemia
Chapter 7. Atrial Fibrillation
Chapter 8. Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
Chapter 9. Valvular Heart Disease
Chapter 10. Chronic Heart Failure
Chapter 11. Cardiac Transplant
Chapter 12. Hypertension
Chapter 13. Peripheral Arterial Disease
Chapter 14. Aneurysms

Section III. Pulmonary Diseases
Chapter 15. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chapter 16. Chronic Restrictive Pulmonary Disease
Chapter 17. Asthma
Chapter 18. Cystic Fibrosis
Chapter 19. Lung and Heart-Lung Transplantation

Section IV. Metabolic Diseases
Chapter 20. End-Stage Metabolic Disease: Renal Failure and Liver Failure
Chapter 21. Diabetes
Chapter 22. Hyperlipidemia
Chapter 23. Obesity
Chapter 24. Frailty

Section V. Immunological/Hematological Disorders
Chapter 25. Cancer
Chapter 26. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Chapter 27. Abdominal Organ Transplant (Kidney, Liver, Pancreas)
Chapter 28. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chapter 29. Fibromyalgia
Chapter 30. Anemia
Chapter 31. Bleeding and Clotting Disorders

Section VI. Orthopedic Diseases and Disabilities
Chapter 32. Arthritis
Chapter 33. Lower Back Pain Syndrome
Chapter 34. Osteoporosis
Chapter 35. Lower-Limb Amputation

Section VII. Neuromuscular Disorders
Chapter 36. Stroke and Brain Injury
Chapter 37. Spinal Cord Disabilities: Paraplegia and Tetraplegia
Chapter 38. Muscular Dystrophy
Chapter 39. Epilepsy
Chapter 40. Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 41. Polio and Post-Polio Syndrome
Chapter 42. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Chapter 43. Cerebral Palsy
Chapter 44. Parkinson’s Disease

Section VIII. Cognitive, Psychological, and Sensory Disorders
Chapter 45. Mental Retardation
Chapter 46. Alzheimer’s Disease
Chapter 47. Mental Illness
Chapter 48. Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Chapter 49. Visual Impairment

Appendixes
Appendix A Generic and Brand Names of Commonly Used Drugs by Class
Appendix B Effects of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Drugs on Exercise Capacity
Appendix C Effects of Noncardiovascular and Nonrespiratory Drugs on Exercise Capacity
Appendix D Web Sites for Additional Resources on Chronic Diseases and Disabilities
Index

Audiences
Reference for exercise and sport science educators; adapted physical educators; American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) professionals; and others who work with people with disabilities, chronic diseases, or multiple conditions. Text for ACSM certification candidates.

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