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Differential Diagnosis & Screening: Introductory Concepts, Cardiovascular & Respiratory

presented by Andrew J. Opett, PT, DPT, OCS

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Financial— Andrew Opett receives compensation from MedBridge for the production of this course. There are no other relevant financial relationships. Nonfinancial— No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

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Video Runtime: 69 Minutes; Learning Assessment Runtime: 39 Minutes

Rehabilitation specialists are serving an increasingly large role as primary care providers in health care. With the number of adults over the age of 65 projected to increase significantly in the next few decades, providers will be evaluating and treating older adults with complex medical problems. This course will cover considerations for evaluating and screening older adults for cardiovascular and respiratory conditions and associated pharmacological adverse effects. Recognition of risk factors and identification of red flags for underlying medical conditions that require referral will be addressed.

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Andrew J. Opett, PT, DPT, OCS

Andrew Opett received a bachelor of science degree in biology from the State University of New York at Geneseo in 1996; a bachelor of science degree in health sciences from Nazareth College of Rochester, New York, in 2000; and a master of science degree in physical therapy from Nazareth College of Rochester, New York, in…

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1. Introduction to Medical Screening

This chapter will provide an introduction to differential diagnosis and medical screening for aging adults. The importance of screening and identifying red flags will be discussed in terms of recognizing signs and symptoms related to systemic disease or a condition that mimics neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction.

2. Screening for Cardiovascular Conditions in the Aging Adult: Part One

This chapter will discuss medical screening for conditions of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems that are common in aging adults. The importance of reviewing history, risk factors, clinical presentation, and associated signs and symptoms will be covered.

3. Screening for Cardiovascular Conditions in the Aging Adult: Part Two

This chapter will discuss medical screening for conditions of the male and female urogenital systems that are common in aging adults. The importance of reviewing history, risk factors, clinical presentation, and associated signs and symptoms will be covered.

4. Screening for Respiratory Conditions in the Aging Adult

This chapter will discuss medical screening for conditions of the endocrine, metabolic, and immunological systems that are common in aging adults. The importance of reviewing history, risk factors, clinical presentation, and associated signs and symptoms will be covered.

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