Quick and Accurate &ndash 12-Lead ECG Interpretation &ndash Four (Catlett, VA)

Quick and Accurate &ndash 12-Lead ECG Interpretation &ndash Four

Local pick-up preferred (please call first) but will ship at the buyer s expense.Kingston Books 15 IMG_7455Author Dale DavisPublisher Lippincott Williams and WilkinsIllustrated Charts GraphsContents by Chapter (in brief)WHAT IS AN ELECTROCARDIGRAM .....1 CARDIAC CELLS ..9 ANATOMY OF THE HEART AND THE ELECTRICAL CONDUCTION SYSTEM ..13 PQRSTU WAVES COMPLEXES COMPLEXES INTERVALS AND SEGMENTS ..23 ECG GRAPH PAPER AND MEASUREMENTS ..31 DETERMINATION OF HEART RATE AND NORMAL HEART RHYTHMS ..37 NORMAL 12-LEAD ECG CONFIGURATIONS ..55 QRS AXIS ..67 12-LEAD ECG INTERPRETATION ..89 HYPERTROPHY ..113 INTRAVENTRICULAR CONDUCTION DISTURBANCES ..151 ISCHEMIA INJURY AND INFARCTION ..191 MISCELLANEOUS EFFECTS ..237 DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS ..287 REVIEW ECGS ..367 ARRHYTHMIAS ..395 REVIEW ARRYHYTHMIA STRIPS ..453 GLOSSARY ..463BIBLIOGRAPHY ..467INDEX ..469It s no secret every healthcare provider should be able to read ECGs at least to some degree. Whether your goal is to become an EMT doctor or a nurse the skill of being able to read and understand ECGs is highly important in the medical field.The best way to start studying a new topic is to learn the basic fundamentals first before you dive into the details. That way you will not get overwhelmed because you will understand the bigger picture first. The problem with many medical books is that they are overly detailed making it hard to grasp the bigger picture. Our EKG book solves this problem by making you learn the basic fundamentals first before you dive into the details with other more detailed medical books.The purpose of this EKG book is to serve as a reference manual and a comprehensive study guide that simplifies the process of learning EKGs. It s a great alternative to the thicker and more expensive EKG books if want a quick recap or if you are just starting out and you want an overview. By focusing on the most important conditions common arrhythmias the pathophysiology behind them and the different treatment options this book goes to great lengths in simplifying the process of understanding EKGs. You will be able to diagnose and treat different cardiovascular conditions ranging from atrial fibrillation to myocardial infarction. We will cover the fundamental concepts and important principles for each disease this is especially important to know in the clinical settings of emergency medicine and cardiology. After each chapter you will find multiple-choice questions so that you can test your knowledge.This book a great tool to have for those in medical nursing and paramedic school or anyone who plans on becoming a health professional. Many students are also ordering this book as a complement to their ACLS or EMT book With that many medical books to choose from it can be hard to decide which one to buy. This book focuses on the readability aspect making it a very easy read for anybody. It is divided into chapters and since the addition of multiple choice questions the reader now has the possibility to practice and test what they have learned from previous chapters. The answers to these questions can be found at the very end of the book.With this book you will Be able to interpret electrocardiography Understand the pathophysiology of arrhythmias Be able to teach ECG to your friendsPaperback 476 pages ISBN 1-5825 -5379 -3