THE BIG SALE IS ON! TELL ME MORE

Close Notification

Your cart does not contain any items

$89

Paperback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

QTY:

English
McGraw-Hill Professional
01 July 2016
An accessible how-to guide for reading and interpreting ECGs—from basic to advanced

ECG Core Curriculum sets the new standard for electrocardiography interpretation. This unique resource is an essential instructional guide for anyone who needs to learn this vital skill, including medical students, practicing physicians, nurses, emergency medical technicians, and allied medical professionals.

Each chapter begins with basic concepts, which build the foundation for a comprehensive discussion of every major ECG abnormality, and includes a self-test to reinforce your learning. A special bonus is the comprehensive section of diagnostic criteria. The text concludes with a final examination that is perfect for board review.

ECG Core Curriculum covers:

Functional anatomy, physiology and electrophysiology Using vectors to understanding electrocardiographic patterns Chamber enlargement Bundle branch block and conduction abnormalities Accessory pathways and pre-excitation Myocardial ischemia and infarction Pericarditis and infarction imitators Using laddergrams to understand the mechanism of arrhythmias Supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias Heart block and pacemaker electrocardiography An approach to wide complex tachycardia, and more

Covering from the basics to advanced topics, ECG Core Curriculum is the ultimate guide perfect for every health care professional.

By:   ,
Imprint:   McGraw-Hill Professional
Country of Publication:   United States
Weight:   1.336kg
ISBN:   9780071785211
ISBN 10:   0071785213
Pages:   480
Publication Date:  
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Primary
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
I: Background material/Getting started How to use this book History Anatomy and physiology Electrophysiology Introduction to the EKG II: The cardiac rhythms Introduction to laddergrams Mechanisms of arrhythmias Sinus rhythms Premature complexes and aberrancy Conduction abnormalities and heart block Supraventricular arrhythmias Ventricular arrhythmias III: Chamber enlargement Atrial Ventricular IV: Myocardial ischemia, infarction and pericarditis V: Preexcitation VI: Pacemaker interpretation VII: Miscellaneous conditions Electrolyte imbalance Drug effects QT prolongation Hypothermia VIII: A Step-by-Step Method of Interpretation IX: Final exams X: Supplementary materials Diagnostic criteria Glossary Index

Dr. Zimmerman is a reviewer for CIRCULATION, POST GRADUATE MEDICINE and the INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLGOY. He is also on the editorial board of American Journal of Medicine & Sports.

See Also