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Medical Applications of Exercise 1 - PHPH5431
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Faculty: Faculty of Medicine
 
 
School:  School of Medical Sciences
 
 
Course Outline: http://medicalsciences.med.unsw.edu.au/
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 0
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Must be enrolled in Program 9055, or 5503, or 7378
 
 
Fee Band: 2 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Medical Applications of Exercise 1 surveys the physiology of the cardiovascular system in its control and reflex responses as well as the electrophysiology of the heart and the ECG. The effects of exercise on the cardiovascular system are discussed. Investigations of cardiovascular functions are illustrated, including stress testing. Primary, secondary and tertiary use of exercise in cardiac rehabilitation are considered. Cardiovascular aspects of special groups are described, in pregnant women, in hypertensive and diabetic patients.

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