(Ebook) IOC manual of sports cardiology by Drezner, Jonathan A.; Sharma, Sanjay; Wilson, Mathew G ISBN 9781119046868, 9781119046875, 9781119046882, 9781119046899, 1119046866, 1119046874, 1119046882, 1119046890

(Ebook) IOC manual of sports cardiology by Drezner, Jonathan A.; Sharma, Sanjay; Wilson, Mathew G ISBN 9781119046868, 9781119046875, 9781119046882, 9781119046899, 1119046866, 1119046874, 1119046882, 1119046890

For the practicing sports medicine physician at the front line of sports cardiology, this comprehensive and authoritative resource provides a centralized source of information which addresses this important topic in an accessible manner. This book recognises the broad role sports physicians play, from liaison between athlete, family, specialist, and coaching staff based on the identification of pathological heart disease, to being first to respond when an athlete collapses. The chapters include basic science of disease and disorders, pathophysiology, diagnosis, the effect or role of exercise, and clinical management guidance. Provides a comprehensive and authoritative overview on all aspects of sports cardiologyAddresses cardiac abnormalities confronting Olympic athletes, Paralympic athletes, as well as athletes competing on all other levels of competitionEndorsed by the Medical Commission of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)Written and edited by global thought leaders in sports medicine