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Sports Cardiology Essentials

Evaluation, Management and Case Studies

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  • © 2011

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Editors:
  1. Christine E. Lawless

    1. Sports Cardiology Consultants, LLC, Chicago, USA

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  • Editor is a dual-certified authority in the field
  • Highlights a multidisciplinary perspective
  • Symptoms-based focus aids with decision making
  • Case studies facilitate clinical application
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (21 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
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  2. Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Athletes: Application of appropriate cardiac evaluation and treatments

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Sudden Cardiac Death in Athletes: Scope of the Problem and Emergency Response

      • Eric E. Coris, Steve Walz, Anne B. Curtis, Frances Sahebzamani, Kira Zwygart
      Pages 3-22

    3. Cardiovascular Screening of Athletes: Focused Exam, Electrocardiograms, and Limited Echocardiograms

      • Christine E. Lawless
      Pages 23-43

    4. Echocardiography and Advanced Cardiac Imaging in Athletes

      • Aaron L. Baggish, Kibar Yared, Malissa J. Wood, Adolph M. Hutter
      Pages 45-61

    5. Exercise Training and Prescription

      • Steven J. Keteyian, John R. Schairer
      Pages 63-84

    6. Role of Genetic Testing for Sudden Death Predisposing Heart Conditions in Athletes

      • Andrew P. Landstrom, David J. Tester, Michael J. Ackerman
      Pages 85-100

  3. The Athlete with Signs and Symptoms

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 101-101
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    2. Shortness of Breath

      • Jonathan P. Parsons
      Pages 103-114

    3. Chest Pain in the Athlete: Differential Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment

      • John M. MacKnight, Dilaawar J. Mistry
      Pages 115-139

    4. The Collapsed Athlete

      • Sanjeev Malik, George Chiampas, William O. Roberts
      Pages 141-161

    5. Syncope/Presyncope in the Competitive Athlete

      • Chad A. Asplund, Francis G. O’Connor, Benjamin D. Levine
      Pages 163-179

    6. Electrophysiological Approach to Syncope and Near-Syncope in the Athlete

      • Rakesh Gopinathannair, Brian Olshansky
      Pages 181-212

    7. Heart Murmurs

      • Robert E. Poley, Bryan M. White
      Pages 213-234

    8. Management of Hypertension in Athletes

      • Shafeeq Ahmed, Paul D. Thompson
      Pages 235-246

  4. Specific Cardiac Diseases and Return to Play Decisions in Athletes

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 247-247
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    2. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

      • Paul Sorajja, Steve R. Ommen
      Pages 249-268

    3. Commotio Cordis: Practical Aspects in Sports

      • Mark S. Link
      Pages 269-276

    4. Coronary Artery Anomalies and Sports Activities

      • Paolo Angelini
      Pages 277-298

    5. Participation in Sports for the Athlete with the Marfan Syndrome

      • Marla Mendelson
      Pages 299-311
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About this book

This book presents an invaluable symptoms-based approach to sports cardiology for sports medicine physicians, primary care physicians, and cardiologists. Edited by an authority in the field, the text offers sought-after insight on caring for the cardiac health of athletes. The first part of the book covers diagnostic tools and treatments. Readers will learn the fundamentals of the preparticipation exam, cardiac screening, and ECG use. Cardiac imaging and electrophysiologic testing are addressed as well. To aid with diagnosis, the second part of the book is organized by symptom and sign. Chapters on common signs such as shortness of breath, chest pain, and syncope provide guidance on which tests to perform and how to formulate a clinical workup. Referral is also noted. The third part of the book ties the text together and outlines specific cardiac diseases and disorders. Sudden cardiac arrest, congenital heart disease, and hypertension are among the topics discussed. Case studies are featured throughout to further understanding and the integration of concepts into daily practice. With contributions by both sports medicine physicians and cardiologists, this timely book bridges the gap between disciplines and is an unparalleled resource for those looking to effectively manage the cardiac health of active patients.

Reviews

From the reviews:

“An excellent resource for physicians on the frontlines of sports medicine, this book provides a thorough, easy-to-read review of the major topics in sports cardiology. … Sports medicine residents, fellows, and practicing physicians are the intended audience. … There is a significant level of pressure whenever a practitioner has to deal with an athlete’s cardiac condition and this book provides a perfect resource to begin researching a patient’s workup, treatment, and return to activity.” (Vijay Jotwani, Doody’s Review Service, March, 2011)

Editors and Affiliations

  • Sports Cardiology Consultants, LLC, Chicago, USA

    Christine E. Lawless

About the editor

Christine E. Lawless, MD, MBA, FACC. Section Director of Preventive and Sports Cardiology, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Davis Heart & Lung Research Institute, Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Sports Cardiology Essentials

  • Book Subtitle: Evaluation, Management and Case Studies

  • Editors: Christine E. Lawless

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-92775-6

  • Publisher: Springer New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2011

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-0-387-92774-9

  • eBook ISBN: 978-0-387-92775-6

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: X, 465

  • Number of Illustrations: 120 b/w illustrations, 8 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Sports Medicine, Cardiology, Primary Care Medicine, General Practice / Family Medicine, Internal Medicine

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