Understanding Electrocardiography
7th Edition
Published on 16. January 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
560 pages
978-0-8151-1927-2 (ISBN)
Description
Understanding Electrocardiography is both the title and the goal of this book. It is designed for beginners who must start with the fundamentals as well as experienced clinicians who seek a deeper comprehension of the 12-lead ECG and complex arrhythmias. The book presents a thorough explanation of normal heart function and electrophysiology, the genesis, types, and classifications of arrhythmias, interpretation of ECG tracings, utilizing the ECG as a valuable diagnostic tool, electrical safety, anti-arrhythmic therapy, and pacemakers.
More details
Edition
7th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
Adult education
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
394 illus
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 203 mm
Weight
959 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8151-1927-2 (9780815119272)
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Content
Junctional Beats and Rhythms * Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia * Premature Ventricular Tachycardia * Monomorphic Ventricular Tachycardia * Aberration versus Ectopy * Torsade de Pointes and Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia * Accelerated Idioventricular Rhythm and Ventricular Escape * Digitalis Dysrhythmias * Atrioventricular Block * Potassium Derangements * AV Dissociation * Fusion Complexes * Parasystole * Abnormal 12-Lead Electrocardiograms * Unstable Angina and Wellens Syndrome * Bundle Branch Block and Hemiblock * Acute Myocardial Infarction * Acute Pulmonary Embolism * Hypertrophy * Diagnostic Monitoring Leads * Special Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures * Electrical Stimulation Therapy for Tachyarrhythmias * Electrical Stimulation Therapy for Bradarrhythmias