One of the most time-consuming tasks in clinical medicine is seeking the opinions of specialist colleagues. There is a pressure not only to make referrals appropriate but also to summarize the case in the language of the specialist. This book explains basic physiologic and pathophysiologic mechanisms of cardiovascular disease in a straightforward manner, gives guidelines as to when referral is appropriate, and, uniquely, explains what the specialist is likely to do. It is ideal for any hospital doctor, generalist, or even senior medical student who may need a cardiology opinion, or for that ma.

This resource aims to make interpreting ECGs more interesting, teaching recognition and interpretation in under two hours. It guides readers from the basics of anatomy and physiology through understanding and interpreting the electrocardiogram. It helps readers get to know 260 different ECG rhythms by creating them themselves. Users draw and answer questions right in the book, following a range of hands-on instructions.

For courses in reading electrocardiograms This conversational text teaches EKG from basic to advanced concepts Unlike books that encourage rote memorization, the conversationally-written EKG Plain and Simple puts the student at the patient’s bedside. This popular text focuses not just on identifying rhythms or EKGs, but also on what can be done for the patient. Assuming no prior knowledge, the text covers basic to advanced EKG concepts. Part I progresses seamlessly from basic cardiac A&P through waves and complexes, lead morphology, and rhythms. Part II covers 12-lead interpretation, axis, hypertrophy, myocardial infarction, and more. The author provides many clinical scenarios, anecdotes, and critical-thinking exercises, plus over 500 practice rhythm strips and 12-lead EKGs. The Fourth Edition has been updated to include improved opening scenarios, streamlined explanations, new tables, and more photos, art, and visual aids. Also available with MyHealthProfessionsLab Now available packaged with the Fourth Edition of EKG Plain and Simple , MyHealthProfessionsLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. No matter their learning style, students will gain a solid foundation in EKG interpretation through pre-built homework assignments, interactive case studies with assessments, animations, videos, and more! Practice CCT and CET exams provide a true-to-life experience that prepares students for their certification exams. Within MyHealthProfessionsLab’s structured environment, students gain knowledge that will carry through to their professional careers. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyHealthProfessionsLab does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyHealthProfessionsLab , ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyHealthProfessionsLab, search for: 9780134627243 / 0134627245 EKG Plain and Simple Plus NEW MyHealthProfessionsLab with Pearson eText--Access Card Package, 4/e contains: 9780134525051 / 0134525051 EKG Plain and Simple 9780134525495/ 0134525493 MyHealthProfessionsLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for EKG Plain and Simple

This book will explain to you what an ECG/EKG scan is, and how to interpret one correctly. Inside, you will learn about the different features of an ECG, and how a normal ECG paper should appear. You will also discover the different things that can malfunction in the human heart, and how to identify these by looking at an ECG paper. Being able to properly interpret an ECG can be a valuable skill, whether you are in the medical profession, or simply want to be able to understand your own test results. Being able to correctly identify different arrhythmias and malfunctions can come in handy, especially if you can read and interpret an ECG quickly! As a bonus, this book also provides some steps to ensure your heart stays healthy, so that you can maintain regular ECG results each time! Here Is What You'll Learn About...What Is An ECG/EKGHow Is An ECG Done?How The Conduction System Of The Heart WorksHow To Identify A Normal ReadingDifferent Arrhythmias & How To Identify ThemHow To Improve & Maintain Heart HealthMuch, Much More!

Anxious for your first ECG? Know everything that you need to know in this quick study guide. Whether you are the patient or the professional conducting the test, this guide will serve as a valuable resource for you. It lists down the essentials of reading the results, what factors to watch out for, and what the different monitors mean and so on. Buy a copy now.

New edition of the classic complete reference book for cardiologists and trainee cardiologists on the theory and practice of electrocardiography, one of the key modalities used for evaluating cardiology patients and deciding on appropriate management strategies.

Atrial fibrillation is emerging as the new epidemic in cardiovascular disease. This book helps patients research their best treatment options, steps through how to find the right doctor for their type of A-Fib and treatment goals, gives patients hope and empowers them to develop a plan for finding the A-Fib cure or best outcome.

Brugada Phenocopy: The Art of Recognizing the Brugada ECG Pattern details all aspects associated with alternative diagnosis to Brugada Syndrome (BrS). Coverage includes how to identify the proper ECG pattern, what to do to investigate for BrP, and how to avoid misinterpretations and the use of unnecessary and expensive treatments. Chapters are written by experienced professionals, many of whom are colleagues that initially described this condition. This easy to use volume is a must have reference for researchers of cardiology, cardiologists, electrocardiologists, internists, emergency care doctors and students, residents and fellows. - Assists in the proper recognition of the Brugada ECG patterns and how to distinguish true BrS from other conditions with identical ECG - Expands understanding on how to properly recognize the ECG of Brugada patterns - Contains access to a companion website with video to enhance understanding of proper measurement of the beta angle (Chevallier) and the base of the triangle (Serra)

This practical book is the first one-stop resource to offer a thorough, up-to-date treatment of the techniques and methods used in electrocardiogram (ECG) data analysis, from fundamental principles to the latest tools in the field. The book places emphasis on the selection, modeling, classification, and interpretation of data based on advanced signal processing and artificial intelligence techniques.