This comprehensive book fully explains the use and implications of the electrocardiograph, an invaluable tool to assess cardiac function. It includes a thorough assessment of the functions of the ECG and its clinical implications. This useful book can be used by physicians, nurses, medical students, exercise physiologists, cardiac technicians, paramedics, and physician assistants to monitor cardiac function. It includes detailed explanations of arrhythmias using a consistent, logical step-by-step approach that includes practice and self-assessment activities. This book provides a thorough study of the ECG, the window to the heart's function.
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978-0-7668-0520-0 (9780766805200)
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Preface. Acknowledgements. CHAPTER 1 REVIEW OF THE HEART'S ANATOMY AND FUNCTION: Introduction. Summary. Self-Assessment Exercises. References. CHAPTER 2 ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY AND THE ECG RECORDING: Introduction. Electrophysiology of the Heart. The Nervous System Control of the Heart. The Electrical Conduction System. The Electrocardiograph. Summary. Self-Assessment Exercises. References. CHAPTER 3 WAVE FORMS AND MEASUREMENTS ON THE ECG: Introduction. Measuring an ECG Recording. How to Look at and Analyze the Wave Forms. How to Assess a Monitor Pattern. Summary. Self-Assessment Exercises. References. CHAPTER 4 THE SINUS MECHANISMS: Introduction. Sinus Rhythm. Sinus Bradycardia. Sinus Arrhythmia. Sinus Arrest. Sinoatrial (SA) Block. Summary. Self-Assessment Exercises. References. CHAPTER 5 THE JUNCTIONAL MECHANISMS: Introduction. Junctional Mechanisms. Escape Junctional Complex. Junctional Rhythm. Premature Junctional Complex. Accelerated Junctional Rhythm. Junctional Tachycardia. Summary. Self-Assessment Exercises. References. CHAPTER 6 THE ATRIAL MECHANISMS: Introduciton. Premature Atrial Complex (PAC). Atrial Bigeminy. Wandering Atrial Pacemaker (WAP). Atrial Tachycardia. Multifocal Atrial Tachcardia. Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia. Supraventricular Tachycardia. Atrial Flutter. Atrial Fibrillation. Summary. Self-Assessment Exercises. References. CHAPTER 7 THE VENTRICULAR MECHANISMS: Premature Ventricular Complex (PVC). Ventricular Tachycardia. Ventricular Flutter. Ventricular Fibrilllation. Ventricular Escape. Accelerated Idioventricular Rhythm. Aberrant Ventricular Conduction. Asystole. Pulseless Electrical Activity. Self-Assessment Exercises. References. CHAPTER 8 THE AV CONDUCTION DEFECTS: Introduction. First Degree AV Block. Sinus with Second-degree AV Block, the Intermittent Conduction Defects. Sincus with Second-degree AV Block, Wenckeback aka Type I or Mobitz I. Second Degree AV Block with Wide QRS complex (Type II). Second-Degree AV Block with 2: 1 Conduction aka Fixed Rate Second Degree AV Block. Sinus with Complete AV Block. A-V Dissociation. Summary. Self-Assessment Exercises. References. CHAPTER 9 ELECTRICAL INTERVENTIONS: Introduction. Defibrillation. Synchronized Cardioversion. Factors to Consider for Successful Conversion. Automated Defibrillation. CHAPTER 10 PACEMAKER: Introduction. Indications. Modes of Pacing. ECG Recognition. Complications. Summary. Self Assessment Exercises. References. CHAPTER 1 THE 12-LEAD ECG: Introductions. Myocardial Infarction. Diffuse ST Segment and T wave Abnormalities. Fascicular Conduction Defects. Summary. Self-Assessment Exercises. References. CHAPTER 12 GENERAL REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT EXERCISES. APPENDIX A: Answers to Self-Assessment Exercises. APPENDIX B: Drug Profiles. APPENDIX C: American Heart Association Algorithms. Glossary. Index.
