Sensible Analysis of the 12-lead ECG (Catlett, VA)

Sensible Analysis of the 12-lead ECG

Local pick-up preferred (please call first) but will ship at the buyer s expenseKingston Books 15 IMG_7454Author Kathryn M. LewisEdited by Kathleen A. HandalPublisher Delmar Thompson LearningIllustrated Charts GraphsContents by Chapter (in brief)Foreword ..xPreface ..xiCHAPTER 1. The Heart s Conduction System ..1CHAPTER 2. The ECG and the 12 Lead System ..9CHAPTER 3. Rate Rhythm and Waveforms ..19CHAPTER 4. Axis Determination and Implications ..48CHAPTER 5. Sinus Rhythm and the Arrhythmias ..63CHAPTER 6. Myocardial Perfusion Deficits and ECG Changes ..124CHAPTER 7. Intraventricucular Conduction Defects ..163CHAPTER 8. Chamber Enlargement and Hypertrophy ..187Appendix AAnswers to Self-Assessment Exercises ..203Appendix BNormal Ranges and Variations in Adults in a 12-Lead ECG ..227Appendix CHow to Interpret the 12-lead ECG ..229Glossary ..231Index ..237This text provides in-depth introduction to the analysis of the 12-lead electrocardiogram. It offers comprehensive review of cardiac anatomy and relates pathology to the ECG findings. Pathology of cardiac conduction as seen in 3-lead and 12-lead monitoring systems are presented in a practical manner to build confidence in this valuable diagnostic tool. There are self-assessment exercise for each chapter and an overall review section. An instructor supplement will accompany the text. The text reflects the U.S. DOT Paramedic and Intermediate Curricula.Paperback 241 pages ISBN 0-7668-0524-7