Pocket guide to stress testing / 
edited by Dennis A. Tighe, Bryon A. Gentile, II. 
 - Second edition. 
 - 1 online resource 
<br/><br/> Preceded by Pocket guide to stress testing / Edward K. Chung, Dennis A. Tighe. c1997.  ABOUT THE AUTHOR<br/>DENNIS A. TIGHE, MD, FACP, FACC, FASE, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA.<br/><br/>BRYON A. GENTILE, II, MD, FACC, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>TABLE OF CONTENTS<br/>Contributors xi<br/><br/>Preface xiii<br/><br/>Abbreviations xv<br/><br/>1 Introduction 1<br/>Dennis A. Tighe<br/><br/>2 Preparations and Precautions 21<br/>Bryon A. Gentile<br/><br/>3 Indications 35<br/>Bryon A. Gentile<br/><br/>4 Contraindications to Stress Testing 45<br/>Bryon A. Gentile<br/><br/>5 Exercise Stress ECG Test Protocols 53<br/>Bryon A. Gentile and Dennis A. Tighe<br/><br/>6 Stress ECG Testing with Nuclear Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Techniques 67<br/>Seth T. Dahlberg and Dennis A. Tighe<br/><br/>7 Stress Echocardiography 87<br/>Dennis A. Tighe<br/><br/>8 Pharmacological Stress Testing 115<br/>Dennis A. Tighe<br/><br/>9 Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing 141<br/>Bryon A. Gentile<br/><br/>10 Stress Testing After Acute Coronary Syndromes 155<br/>Dennis A. Tighe<br/><br/>11 Proper Selection of the Mode of Stress Testing 173<br/>Dennis A. Tighe<br/><br/>12 Exercise‐induced Cardiac Arrhythmias 191<br/>Bryon A. Gentile<br/><br/>13 Complications 221<br/>Bryon A. Gentile<br/><br/>14 Interpretation 229<br/>Bryon A. Gentile and Dennis A. Tighe<br/><br/>15 False‐Positive and False‐Negative Exercise ECG Test Results 267<br/>John B. Dickey<br/><br/>16 Pediatric Exercise Testing 281<br/>Thomas W. Rowland and Dennis A. Tighe<br/><br/>17 Follow‐up Care and Management 301<br/>Dennis A. Tighe<br/><br/>18 Value of Exercise (Stress) ECG Testing Before Engaging in Exercise Programs or Competitive Sports 321<br/>Bryon A. Gentile and Dennis A. Tighe<br/><br/>19 Exercise Prescriptions for Healthy Individuals and Cardiac Patients 329<br/>Dennis A. Tighe and Samuel A. E. Headley<br/><br/>20 Computer Technology in the Field of Exercise ECG Stress Testing 359<br/>Dennis A. Tighe<br/><br/>21 Medicolegal Aspects of Stress ECG Testing 375<br/>Dennis A. Tighe<br/><br/>22 Educational Guide for Patients and Families 393<br/>Dennis A. Tighe<br/><br/>Index 407 
<br/><br/> "Exercise stress testing is a valuable diagnostic tool in the detection of cardiac disease and related problems. This pocket guide provides an overview of exercise stress testing, indications for testing, and patient preparation, and then discusses each possible finding and what to do to complete/terminate a test or handle complications, etc"--  The go-to handbook for those performing and analysing cardiac stress tests<br/><br/>The stress test is key to the clinical evaluation and management of patients with known or potential cardiovascular disease. By measuring the heart's ability to respond to external stress, it can provide vital insights into the general physical condition of patients, highlighting abnormalities in blood flow, risk of coronary artery disease, and more. The Pocket Guide to Stress Testing gives cardiology professionals a complete breakdown of this everyday procedure that they can carry with them and consult on the go.<br/><br/>This second edition has been fully revised to reflect the most up-to-date information available on the best approaches to conducting and interpreting various forms of stress test. With chapters spanning topics such as testing guidelines, nuclear imaging techniques, and emergency and aftercare protocols, the clear and practical contents cover all aspects of the subject. This essential new text includes:<br/><br/>A complete overview of exercise stress testing, covering indications, protocols, preparation, and interpretation<br/>Guidelines for the standard treadmill test, as well as for the various pharmacological stress tests for patients unable to complete an exercise ECG test<br/>An extensive list of references and reading suggestions to help trainees to expand their knowledge<br/>End-of-chapter summaries and new tables and illustrations<br/>As the field of cardiology continues to change and develop apace, this new edition of The Pocket Guide to Stress Testing provides physicians, trainee cardiologists, and cardiac nurses with a reliable, up-to-date resource for use in everyday practice. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781119481775 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2019024458 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Exercise Test<br/>Electrocardiography<br/>Heart Diseases--diagnosis
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Handbook<br/>Electronic books.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>RC683.5.S77 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>616.1/207543 
<br/><br/><label>National Library of Medicine Call No.: </label>WG 39