Title: Describe common cardiopulmonary disorders across the life span.
Course: Physical/Occupational Therapy I (14060-I) > Section: Understanding Disease Processes Treated by Rehabilitation Professionals

Description should include

- myocardial infarction
- congestive heart failure
- valvular disease
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- angina pectoris
- arrhythmia
- cystic fibrosis
- asthma
- coronary artery disease
- hypertension.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How do disorders of the cardiopulmonary system affect the client’s mobility and occupations?
- What types of medical interventions have occurred for patients with these disorders?
- What are the roles of rehabilitative professionals in treating common cardiopulmonary disorders?
- What special therapeutic approaches might people with these disorders need?