Arrhythmia Recognition: The Art of Interpretation, Second Edition

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

Contents

• 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.