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Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

Author(s): Peter Kokkinos, PhD, FACSM, FAHA, Professor, Department of Cardiology; Veterans Affairs Medical Center/Cardiology, Georgetown University School of Medicine
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  • ISBN-13: 9780763756123
  • Hardcover    418 pages      © 2010
Price: International Sales $112.95 US List
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Overview

Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention helps students understand the epidemiology behind the assertion that physical activity is associated with better health and quality of life.  This text addresses the principles governing physical activity, the methods for measuring exertion, the cardiovascular and metabolic responses to physical activity, and cardiovascular disease and risk factors. 

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This book addresses:

  • The principles governing physical activity
  • The methods for measuring physical activity and the strengths and weaknesses of each method
  • The cardiovascular and metabolic responses to physical activity
  • Cardiovascular disease and the risk factors
  • The rationale (mechanisms) of the association between physical activity/exercise and cardiovascular diseases

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ShowTable of Contents

I  Basic Concepts of Physical Activity and Nutrition
  1  History of Physical Activity and Health
  2  Defining Exercise and Fitness
  3  Dietary Concepts: The Essentials
  4  Vitamins, Minerals, and Water
II  Muscular and Cardiovascular System and Exercise-Related Adaptations
  5  The Muscular System
  6  Metabolism and Physical Activity
  7  The Cardiovascular System
III  Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Physical Activity
  8  Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Disease
  9  Cardiovascular Diseases and Physical Activity
  10  Blood Lipids and Physical Activity
  11  Diabetes Mellitus and Physical Activity
  12  High Blood Pressure and Physical Activity
  13  Obesity and Physical Activity
  14  Cardiovascular Risk of Injury or Death from Physical Activity
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ShowAbout the Author(s)

Peter Kokkinos, PhD, FACSM, FAHA-Professor, Department of Cardiology; Veterans Affairs Medical Center/Cardiology, Georgetown University School of Medicine

Dr. Peter Kokkinos received his Doctorate in Exercise Physiology from the University of Maryland, School of Public Health. He then pursued clinical post-doctoral training at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences and Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Washington, DC.

He is currently the Director of the Exercise Testing and Research Lab at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington, DC. His academic titles include: Professor of Medicine and Research at Veterans Affairs Medical Center; Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University School of Medicine (Cardiology), George Washington University School of Medicine Health Care Sciences and Health Sciences, and the University of Maryland, School of Public Health, College Park, Maryland.

He is also a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association.

Dr. Kokkinos has over 22 years of research experience in assessing cardiovascular risk and overall mortality. His research includes work on hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia and obesity. The findings of his work have resulted in numerous scientific publications in prestigious journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine, Circulation, Diabetes Care and Hypertension. He has been invited to present his research findings at numerous National and International scientific conferences. 

 

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  • "Professor Kokkinos comprehensive review of the role of exercise in disease prevention is a must read for anyone concerned with the current epidemics of obesity, diabetes and heart disease(s). The book starts with the basics of exercise(including diet concepts) and proceeds to disease epidemiology and ends with a discussion of exercise risk issues. Although primarily meant for an initiated audience of health care professionals, the many concepts discussed are so generously illustrated making the book also within the grasp of the interested lay public.

    Each chapter topic is covered in a logical and comprehensive manner ending with a superb summary. The graphics are an excellent companion to the text. In addition, sprinkled throughout the text are highlights capturing essential commentary by the author.

    Ignoring the wealth of science of the salutary preventative impact of exercise, as shown in this book, is to our individual and societal peril. "

    -Dr. Eric S. Nylen
    Bethesda, MD

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ShowAppropriate Courses

This text is ideal for undergraduate and graduate students of Exercise Science, Epidemiology, and Public Health programs.  It is also the perfect reference for Sports Medicine and Health and Fitness specialists. 

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