Basic Arrhythmias, 8th Edition

Features

Focused coverage and realistic hands-on practice help students master basic arrhythmias

• Focused coverage helps students master the basic concepts needed to identify arrhythmias. The text covers all the basics of arrhythmia interpretation——including basic electrophysiology, waves and measurements, rhythm analysis, and the five major groups of arrhythmias— and includes appendices on Clinical Implications, Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology, 12-Lead Electrocardiography, Basic 12-Lead Interpretation, and Pathophysiology of Arrhythmias.
• Difficult concepts are presented in a flexible, progressive approach to allow for self-paced or classroom learning. Carefully organised units of consistent length allow for self-paced, independent learning of basic principles, concepts, and techniques.
• Over 680 Practice Strips that provide extensive, realistic hands-on practice. Practice sheets of EKG rhythm strips are included in most chapters to give students hands-on practice. Answers to the end-of-chapter Practice Strips appear on the same pages as the strips themselves for easy access and immediate concept reinforcement.
  • UPDATED: This edition includes even more 12-leads for practice.
  • UPDATED: Instead of simplified tracings, 12-leads are presented in a more real-world manner.
• Requires no sophisticated equipment so students can learn anywhere, without access to expensive EKG equipment. Students need only a pencil and a set of EKG calipers to start learning.
• UPDATED: Keep your course current with the most up-to-date information. Throughout the 8th Edition, existing content has been updated for currency and some new content has been added to clarify concepts.

Pedagogical tools help students study more efficiently and use the book as a practical reference

• In-chapter questions help confirm understanding. Students can complete both fill-in-the blank sentences and direct questions to help them confirm that they understand each concept before moving on.
• Key points and Self-tests in every chapter promote quick review and self-evaluation. Key Points quickly summarise the most important concepts and skills covered in each chapter. End-of-chapter Self-tests cover essential points discussed in that chapter Help students check their understanding and quickly return to material for reinforcement
• Full-color Flash Cards help students review material. Tear-out Flash Cards help students efficiently review and memorise material.
• Chapter Overviews structure learning. Easy-to-read introductions to each chapter aim student learning at the core electrocardiography principles and techniques.

For all courses in basic or introductory cardiography

Focused coverage and realistic hands-on practice help students master basic arrhythmias
Basic Arrhythmias, Eighth Edition, gives beginning students a strong basic understanding of the common, uncomplicated rhythms that are a foundation for further learning and success in electrocardiography. Concepts are presented in a flexible, progressive approach to allow for self-paced or classroom learning. Chapters cover basic electrophysiology, waves and measurements, rhythm analysis, and the five major groups of arrhythmias. Basic Arrhythmias includes appendices on Clinical Implications, Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology, 12-Lead Electrocardiography, Basic 12-Lead Interpretation, and Pathophysiology of Arrhythmias. Practice EKG rhythm strips are included in most chapters to give students extensive, realistic hands-on practice—the single most important element in developing arrhythmia interpretation skills.

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1

• Electrophysiology
• Self-Instructional Unit
• Electrical vs. Mechanical Function
• Sodium Pump
• Polarization, Depolarization
• Conduction System
• Inherent Rates
• Irritability, Escape
• Nervous System Influence
• Key Points
• Self-Test

CHAPTER 2

• Waves and Measurements
• Self-Instructional Unit
• Introduction
• Electrodes
• Rule of Electrical Flow
• Monitoring Leads
• Graph Paper
• Voltage Measurements
• Time Measurements
• Cardiac Cycle
• Waves, Intervals, Segments
• P Wave and PRI
• QRS Complex
• ST Segment and T Wave
• Measurements
• Artifact, Interference
• Refractory Periods
• Key Points
• Self-Test
• Practice Strips (Part I)
• Practice Strips (Part II)
• Answers for Practice Strips (Part I)
• Answers for Practice Strips (Part II)

CHAPTER 3

• Analyzing EKG Rhythm Strips
• Self-Instructional Unit
• Analysis Format
• Regularity
• Rate
• P Waves
• PR Intervals and QRS Complexes
• Role of the AV Node
• Ventricular vs. Supraventricular
• Key Points
• Self-Test
• Practice Strips (Part I)
• Practice Strips (Part II)

CHAPTER 4

• Sinus Rhythms
• Self-Instructional Unit
• Introduction
• Normal Sinus Rhythm
• Sinus Bradycardia
• Sinus Tachycardia
• Sinus Arrhythmia
• Review
• Key Points
• Self-Test
• Practice Strips
• Interpretation of Chapter 3 Rhythm Strips

CHAPTER 5

• Atrial Rhythms
• Self-Instructional Unit
• Atrial Rhythms
• Wandering Pacemaker
• Ectopics
• Premature Atrial Complex
• Atrial Tachycardia
• Atrial Flutter
• Atrial Fibrillation
• Key Points
• Self-Test
• Practice Strips

CHAPTER 6

• Junctional Rhythms
• Self-Instructional Unit
• Junctional Pacemaker
• Junctional P Wave
• Premature Junctional Complex
• Junctional Escape Rhythm
• Junctional Tachycardia
• Accelerated Junctional Rhythm
• Supraventricular Tachycardia
• Key Points
• Self-Test
• Practice Strips

CHAPTER 7

• Heart Blocks
• Self-Instructional Unit
• Conduction through the AV Node
• Heart Blocks
• First-Degree Heart Block
• Second-Degree Heart Blocks
• Type II Second-Degree Heart Block
• Wenckebach (Type I Second-Degree Heart Block)
• Third-Degree Heart Block (Complete Heart Block)
• Key Points
• Self-Test
• Practice Strips

CHAPTER 8

• Ventricular Rhythms
• Self-Instructional Unit
• Ventricular Rhythms
• Premature Ventricular Complex (PVC)
• Unifocal vs. Multifocal
• R on T Phenomenon
• Runs and Couplets
• Grouped Beating
• Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
• Ventricular Fibrillation
• Idioventricular Rhythm
• Asystole
• Key Points
• Self-Test
• Practice Strips

CHAPTER 9

• Practice Makes Perfect
• Introduction
• Practice Strips

CHAPTER 10

• Final Challenge
• Introduction
• Self-Test
• Answers to Self-Test

APPENDICES

1. Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology
2. Pathophysiology and Clinical Implications of Arrhythmias
3. 12-Lead Electrocardiography
4. Basic 12-Lead Interpretation
5. Pacemakers

Glossary

Index of Practice Strips by Rhythm Names

Subject Index

Flash Cards