The Cardiovascular System and Ancillary Tests for the Sports Therapist
Presented by Todd Arnold
Meet your instructor
Todd Arnold
Dr. Todd Arnold is a sports medicine physician with more than two decades of experience caring for athletes of all levels. He has been on the sidelines caring for those competing in high school sports, multiple levels of collegiate sports, NCAA Championships, and World Championships. He serves as the medical officer for elite…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. The Cardiovascular System: Hypertension, Coronary Artery Disease, Valvular Disease
Dr. Todd Arnold first provides an introduction to the cardiovascular system, noting that background anatomy and awareness of risk stratification is essential to practicing effectively as a sports therapist. Topics covered in this chapter include hypertension, coronary artery disease, valvular disease, and a preview of congenital hearth disease.
2. The Cardiovascular System: Congenital Heart Disease and Rhythm Problems
This chapter covers a broad spectrum of potential illnesses and conditions in your athletes and includes vital information on symptoms, prevalence, and considerations for participation. Starting with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Dr. Arnold transitions to dysrhythmia, Marfan syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, commotio cordis, and sickle cell trait.
3. Ancillary Tests: ECG and EMG
Ancillary tests provide an important component of care for many athletes with cardiovascular and other health conditions. Recognizing the appropriate laboratory test for the injured athlete and then understanding the limitations, indications, and contraindications of these tests may make a significant difference for your athlete. In this chapter, Dr. Arnold covers electrocardiography and electrodiagnostic testing in detail.
4. Ancillary Tests: Laboratory Studies, Aerobic Capacity, Stress Testing, and Imaging
This chapter provides an introduction to laboratory studies including background information on various different types of studies, who orders them, and where the sports therapist fits into this flow. Dr. Arnold further introduces other ancillary tests including aerobic capacity, stress testing, and various types of imaging that are particularly pertinent to the sports therapist’s practice.
5. Case Studies
Dr. Arnold presents two cases to test the information presented in this course on the cardiovascular and ancillary system.
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