Arrhythmia Recognition: The Art of Interpretation

Description

Arrhythmia Recognition: The Art of Interpretation, Second Edition teaches students of all levels – including nurses, physician assistants, cardiovascular technicians, allied health professionals, paramedics, medical students, and physicians – how to interpret a rhythm strip using foundational concepts and a step-by-step approach. Presented in an unintimidating, conversational writing style, Arrhythmia Recognition: The Art of Interpretation facilitates understanding of this complex subject. This text is appropriate for anyone who wishes to learn how to accurately interpret arrhythmias. Students gain a solid understanding of electrophysiology and pathophysiologic mechanisms in the heart and learn how to apply this knowledge to the rhythm strip. Arrhythmia Recognition: The Art of Interpretation Second Edition is also an excellent reference text for instructors who wish to expand their knowledge of arrhythmia interpretation.

New to the Second Edition:

Full coverage of wide-complex tachycardias in four chapters: the basics, the criteria, the approach, and a chapter on synthesis/interpretation, presented in a case study format.
Beginner’s Perspective boxes written by someone new to arrhythmia recognition provide tips and insight on how to approach the material as a beginner.
This edition also includes chapter objectives written to Bloom’s taxonomy.
A Companion Website that provides access to additional content including flashcards, animations, and more!

Arrhythmia Recognition: The Art of Interpretation, Second Edition

Section 1 Introduction to Arrhythmia Recognition
Chapter 1 Anatomy and Basic Physiology
Chapter 2 Electrophysiology
Chapter 3 Paper, Tools, and Calculating Rates
Chapter 4 Vectors and the Basic Beat
Chapter 5 Introduction to 12-Lead ECGs
Chapter 6 Electrocardiography and Arrhythmia Recognition
Chapter 7 How to Interpret a Rhythm Strip
Section 2 Sinus Rhythms
Chapter 8 Normal Sinus Rhythm
Chapter 9 Sinus Bradycardia
Chapter 10 Sinus Tachycardia
Chapter 11 Sinus Arrhythmia
Chapter 12 Sinus Blocks, Pauses, and Arrests
Section 2 Self-Test
Section 3 Atrial Rhythms
Chapter 13 Premature Atrial Contraction
Chapter 14 Ectopic Atrial Rhythm
Chapter 15 Focal Atrial Tachycardia
Chapter 16 Focal Atrial Tachycardia with Block
Chapter 17 Wandering Atrial Pacemaker
Chapter 18 Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia
Chapter 19 Atrial Flutter
Chapter 20 Atrial Fibrillation
Section 3 Self-Test
Section 4 Junctional Rhythms
Chapter 21 Introduction to Junctional Rhythms
Chapter 22 Premature Junctional Contraction
Chapter 23 Junctional Rhythm
Chapter 24 Rapid Junctional Rhythms
Chapter 25 AV Nodal Reentry Tachycardia
Chapter 26 AV Reentry Tachycardia
Chapter 27 Narrow-Complex Supraventricular Tachycardia
Chapter 28 Atrioventricular Block
Section 4 Self-Test
Section 5 Ventricular Rhythms
Chapter 29 Introduction to Ventricular Rhythms
Chapter 30 Premature Ventricular Contraction
Chapter 31 Ventricular Escape and Idioventricular Rhythms
Chapter 32 Ventricular Tachycardia
Chapter 33 Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia and Torsade de Pointes
Chapter 34 Wide-Complex Tachycardia: The Basics
Chapter 35 Wide-Complex Tachycardia: The Approach
Chapter 36 Wide-Complex Tachycardia: Criteria
Chapter 37 Wide-Complex Tachycardia: Putting It All Together
Chapter 38 Ventricular Fibrillation and Asystole
Section 5 Self-Test
Section 6 Additional Rhythms and Information
Chapter 39 Artificially Paced Rhythms
Chapter 40 Putting It All Together
Section 7 Final Tests
Final Test 1
Final Test 1 Answers
Final Test 2
Final Test 2 Answers
Appendix Chapter Review Answers
Appendix Acronyms
Appendix Glossary
Appendix ECG Index
Appendix Index

Samples

Chapter 8: Normal Sinus Rhythm (View Now)

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.

Daniel J. Garcia, MD Daniel J. Garcia received his Bachelor’s degree in the Biological Sciences from Barry University. He is co-author of the YouTube educational series Arrhythmia Recognition, The Art of Education, which is an educate-the-educator series on the topic of arrhythmia recognition. He is presently attending the Tulane University School of Medicine to complete his medical degree. During his time there, he founded the ECG Club of Tulane University and served as the president for two years.