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12-Lead ECG: The Art of Interpretation, Second Edition
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12-Lead ECG: The Art of Interpretation, Second Edition

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Tomas B. Garcia, MD

ISBN: 9780763773519 | © 2015 | 680 pages

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Master the Art of ECG Interpretation

Unearth the complexities of ECG

Getting a grasp of ECG is a daunting task. But fret not; the ‘12-Lead ECG: The Art of Interpretation‘ is here to swoop in and simplify it for you. This book provides a comprehensive guide in a friendly and digestible tone, making you a proficient interpreter of ECGs. Encapsulating basic to advanced concepts, it’s fun to read and easy to understand. Grab this book and embark on an enlightening journey through the world of electrocardiography.

 

Real-life ECG Strips

Books can often become monotonous, with plain text page after page. But our ’12-Lead ECG: The Art of Interpretation’ challenges this trend. It incorporates full-size, real-life ECG strips throughout the text, making learning interactive and interesting. These real-world examples are there to be analyzed and interpreted by the users in direct accordance with the concepts they illustrate.

 

New Second Edition: Expanded and Upgraded

Packed with an extra 50 real-life, full-size ECGs for you to interpret, this second edition is upgraded to become an even more powerful learning tool. It’s not just better; it’s on another level. It’s sure to empower you with knowledge beyond basic understanding, making your journey to mastery more enjoyable and effective.

Contents

  • Part  1: The Basics
  • Chapter  1: Anatomy
  • Chapter  2:  Electrophysiology
  • Chapter  3: Individual Vectors
  • Chapter  4: The Actual ECG: Paper and Ink
  • Chapter  5: ECG Tools
  • Chapter  6: The Basic Beat
  • Chapter  7:  The Rate
  • Chapter  8:  Rhythms
  • Part  2:  ECG Interpretation
  • Chapter  9:  The P Wave
  • Chapter  10:  The PR Interval
  • Chapter  11: The QRS Complex
  • Chapter  12  The Electrical Axis
  • Chapter  13: Bundle Branch Blocks and Hemiblocks
  • Chapter  14: ST Segment and T Waves
  • Chapter  15: Acute Myocardial Infarction
  • Chapter  16: Electrolyte and Drug Effects
  • Chapter  17  Putting It All Together
  • Part  3:  Test ECGs
  • Appendix  Acronyms
  • Appendix  Additional Readings
  • Appendix  Glossary
  • Appendix  ECG Index
  • Appendix  Index

 

About the Author

Tomas B. Garcia, MD Dr. Tomas B. Garcia received his undergraduate degree from Florida International University. While applying to medical school, Dr. Garcia was licensed and practiced as an EMT in the state of Florida. Dr. Garcia received his medical degree from the University of Miami. He completed his internship and residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida, and subsequently received board certification in both Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine. Dr. Garcia taught and practiced in the Emergency Department of the Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts, and Grady Memorial Hospital/Emory Medical School in Atlanta, Georgia. His main area of interest is emergency cardiac care, and he lectures nationally on topics related to these issues. In addition to working on the third edition of his book, 12-lead ECG: The Art of Interpretation, published by JB Learning, Dr. Garcia is spearheading an educational Internet site on electrocardiography and arrhythmia recognition at ekgfacts.com.

Additional information

Weight 3.4 lbs
Dimensions 8.5 × 1.25 × 11 in