Includes bibliographical references and index.

History of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation -- History and use of the guide -- Essentials of exercise physiology -- Anatomy of the cardiopulmonary system -- Physiology of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems -- Cardiovascular pathophysiology -- Pulmonary pathology -- Medications -- Pulmonary evaluation -- Cardiovascular evaluation -- Electrocardiography -- Evaluation of patient intolerance to exercise -- Cardiopulmonary concerns in the patient with musculoskeletal and integumentary deficits : an evidence-based approach -- Cardiopulmonary concerns in the patient with neurological deficits : an evidence-based approach -- Physical therapy associated with primary prevention, risk reduction, and deconditioning -- Physical therapy associated with obesity -- Physical therapy associated with airway clearance dysfunction -- Physical therapy associated with cardiovascular pump dysfunction and failure -- Physical therapy associated with respiratory failure -- Physical therapy associated with ventilatory pump dysfunction and failure -- Physical therapy associated with respiratory failure in the neonate -- Physical therapy associated with lymphatic system disorders -- The future of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.