ABSTRACT
Disease of the cardiovascular system is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among the adult population in the United States. Physicians performing impairment ratings attributable to cardiovascular disease are required to correlate the extent of the disease and its impact on a person's daily activities. A person's final impairment determination may vary based on the specific guidelines used (American Medical Association Guides to the Evaluation for Permanent Impairment, Social Security, State Worker Compensation requirements, etc.), the version of the guidelines (year, edition), and each guide's specific criteria. The examiner needs to know which rating system to use, the system's criteria, critical definitions, and potential limitations.
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Cardiovascular Diseases , Disability Evaluation , Health Status , Adult , American Medical Association , Cardiovascular Diseases/diagnosis , Cardiovascular Diseases/physiopathology , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Practice Guidelines as Topic , United StatesABSTRACT
UNLABELLED: This self-directed learning module highlights the treatment and rehabilitation of patients with cancer by means of a case study format. It is part of the chapter on cardiac, pulmonary, and cancer rehabilitation in the Self-Directed Physiatric Education Program for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation. This article reviews medical and rehabilitation issues in patients with various types of cancer. Cases were selected to cover problems seen in both younger and older patient populations. Identification of common sequelae of cancer and cancer treatments, associated rehabilitation challenges, and appropriate interventions are included. OVERALL ARTICLE OBJECTIVE: To summarize the medical and rehabilitation issues in patients with various types of cancer.
