ABC of clinical electrocardiography [E-Book]

Introduction. I: Leads, Rate, Rhythm, and Cardiac Axis -- Introduction. II: Basic Terminology -- Bradycardias and Atrioventricular Conduction Block -- Atrial Arrhythmias -- Junctional Tachycardias -- Broad Complex Tachycardia -- Acute Myocardial Infarction -- Myocardial Ischaemia -- Exercise Tolerance Testing -- Conditions Affecting the Right Side of the Heart -- Conditions Affecting the Left Side of the Heart -- Conditions not Primarily Affecting the Heart -- Paediatric Electrocardiography -- Cardiac Arrest Rhythms -- Pacemakers and Electrocardiography -- Pericarditis, Myocarditis, Drug Effects and Congenital Heart Disease.

Electrocardiography is an essential tool in diagnosing cardiac disorders. This second edition of the ABC of Clinical Electrocardiography allows readers to become familiar with the wide range of patterns seen in the electrocardiogram in clinical practice and covers the fundamentals of ECG interpretation and analysis. Fully revised and updated, this edition includes a self-assessment section to aid revision and check comprehension, clear anatomical diagrams to illustrate key points and a larger format to show 12-lead ECGs clearly and without truncation. Edited and written by leading experts, the ABC of Clinical Electrocardiography is a valuable text for anyone managing patients with heart disorders, both in general practice and in hospitals. Junior doctors and nurses, especially those working in cardiology and emergency departments, as well as medical students, will find this a valuable introduction to the understanding of this key clinical tool.