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Offers practical, comprehensive coverage of real-world ECGs across a range of point-of-care settings, explaining not only how to interpret the data, but the implications of ECG findings for clinical management.�
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Covers recent advances in pacemaker and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator technology; myocardial ischemia and infarction; arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardias and sudden cardiac arrest syndromes; drug toxicities; cardiac monitoring, including wearable devices; cardiomyopathies and COVID-19.�
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Features nearly 300 high-quality illustrations, with an abundance of�quick reference information highlights, including key pathophysiologic concepts, reminders, clinical pearls, and key points, as well as more than 250 review questions online.�
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Discusses basic principles of electrophysiology in an easily understandable format for students and non-cardiologists.�
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Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.�
Table of Contents
PART ONE: Basic Principles and Patterns- Essential Concepts: What is an ECG?
- ECG Basics: Waves, Intervals, and Segments
- How to Make Basic Measurements
- ECG Leads
- The Normal ECG
- Electrical Axis and Axis Deviation
- Atrial and Ventricular Enlargement
- Ventricular Conduction Disturbances: Bundle Branch Blocks and Related Abnormalities
- Myocardial Ischemia and Infarction, Part I: ST Segment Elevation and Q Wave Syndromes
- Myocardial Infarction and Ischemia, Part II: Non-ST Segment Elevation and Non-Q Wave Syndromes
- Drug Effects, Electrolyte Abnormalities, and Metabolic Disturbances
- Pericardial, Myocardial, and Pulmonary Syndromes
PART TWO: Cardiac Rhythm Disturbances
- Sinus and Escape Rhythms
- Supraventricular Arrhythmias, Part I: Premature Beats and Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardias
- Supraventricular Arrhythmias, Part II: Atrial Flutter and Atrial Fibrillation
- Ventricular Arrhythmias
- Atrioventricular (AV) Conduction Disorders, Part I: Delays, Blocks, and Dissociation Syndromes
- Atrioventricular (AV) Conduction Abnormalities, Part II: Preexcitation (Wolff-Parkinson-White) Patterns and Syndromes
PART THREE: Special Topics and Reviews
- Bradycardias and Tachycardias: Review and Differential Diagnosis
- Digitalis Toxicity
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Sudden Cardiac Death Syndromes
- Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators: Essentials for Clinicians
- Interpreting ECGs: An Integrative Approach
- Limitations and Uses of the ECG
- ECG Differential Diagnoses: Instant Replays