The Electrocardiogram in Acute Myocardial Infarction
Published on 27. March 1998
Book
Hardback
260 pages
978-0-87993-693-8 (ISBN)
Description
The descriptive features associated with myocardial infarction are well known. However, now that interventional treatments such as acute thrombolysis and angioplasty have become so successful in limiting evolving myocardial infarction, new roles for the electrocardiogram in acute infarction are being explored.This timely text examines them all. They are:- detecting patency of the infarct-related artery after an acute intervention- detecting reperfusion- the quantification of myocardial salvage after interventions- how modifying the recording technique may lead to better diagnostic information- recently identified ECG features that correlate with specific coronary artery lesions No other book so clearly or comprehensively details the ability of the electrocardiogram to suggest treatment in this relatively recent and dynamic era of aggressive intervention in myocardial infarction. This book will be of great interest to cardiologists, arrhythamia specialists, electrophysiologists, emergency room physicians and all others who need to remain current regarding the ever-evolving clinical utility of this critical diagnostic tool.
This monograph provides an up-to-date review of the use of the electrocardiogram in acute myocardial infarction.
This monograph provides an up-to-date review of the use of the electrocardiogram in acute myocardial infarction.
Reviews / Votes
"This book is important because it puts electrocardiograms in proper perspective in the setting of acute myocardial infarction. Most hospitals in the United States do not have angiographic laboratories, so their assessment of these patients must be done with the aid of non-invasive techniques. This is a useful source book for physicians who treat these patients."--Doody's Review Service"This excellent monograph is comprehensive and well referenced. Each of the chapters on specialized tests or measurements provides a brief description of the technology. The text will enhance the reader's understanding of the value and limitations of standard 12-lead ECG and extensions of the surface ECG as well as provide an introduction to a host of specialized technologies."--Mayo Clinic ProceedingsMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 237 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
600 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-87993-693-8 (9780879936938)
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Content
List of Contributors ForewordG.S. WagnerPrefaceI.P. ClementsDedication 1. Continuous Multilead ST-Segment Monitoring in Acute Mycocardial InfarctionR.F. Veldkamp, M.L. Simoons, J.E. Pope, M.W. Krucoff2. Vectorcardiography in Acute Myocardial InfarctionI.P. Clements3. Precordial Electrocardiographic MappingI.P. Clements4. Electrocardiographic Parameter Variability in Acute Myocardial InfarctionS.J. Pieper5. Electrical AlternansS.J. Pieper6. Signal-Averaged Electrocardiogram and Acute Myocardial InfarctionI.P. Clements7. QT DispersionI.P. Clements8. The High-Frequency ElectrocardiogramI.P. Clements9. Variance ElectrocardiographyI.P. Clements10. Limitations of Standard 12-Lead Electrocardiogram in Detecting Acute Myocardial InfarctionT.F. Christian11. Prognostic Indicators in the Initial Electrocardiogram During Acute Myocardial InfarctionG.S. Wagner12. Atypical Electrocardiographic Patterns in Acute Myocardial InfarctionI.P. Clements13. Triage of Acute Infarction Using Prehospital ElectrocardiogramsS.R. McMechan, M.T. Harbinson, S. Hameed, A.A.J. Adgey14. Early 12-Lead Electrocardiogram: Correlations Between the Early 12-Lead Electrocardiogram and the Underlying Coronary Artery Anatomy and Prognosis in Acute Myocardial InfarctionY. Birnbaum, S. Sclarovsky15. Prehospital Diagnosis and Management of Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction Using Remote Transmission of Electrocardiograms to Palmtop ComputersK.S. Pettis, M. Kwong, G.S. Wagner16. The Electrocardiographic Features of Infarct-Related Regional PericarditisS.C. Hammill, P.B. Oliva Index