ESC Handbook of Cardiovascular Rehabilitation

The ESC Handbook of Cardiac Rehabilitation is a key tool for those planning to start a cardiovascular rehabilitation programme, looking to improve an ongoing one, or simply wishing to learn more about the field.

Supported by the latest scientific evidence and written by experts across Europe, the handbook offers 21 chapters designed to deliver the most up-to-date knowledge in modern multidisciplinary cardiovascular rehabilitation. It will appeal not only to cardiologists but also to physicians involved in cardiovascular prevention and clinical practice more broadly, and represents a valuable addition to the established collection of European Society of Cardiology textbooks and handbooks.

This guide is directed at the multi-disciplinary team dealing with cardiac rehabilitation. It is a practical handbook for everyday professionals on what they should do following cardiac events and return to work. It is adapted to the needs of cardiac rehabilitation centers.

•  Key publication from the European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC)
• Companion handbook to The ESC Handbook of Preventive Cardiology: Putting Prevention into Practice

This handbook is directed at cardiologists in training and practice, specialist (cardiac) nurses, technicians, exercise physiologists and other healthcare professionals involved in the multidisciplinary process of cardiac rehabilitation

• Practical user-friendly handbook style presentation
• Covers the complete spectrum of rehabilitation care
• Key team members address key issues - smoking, diet and physical activity
• Focus on high risk patients (family approach)

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