Overview

Interpreting an ECG correctly and working out what to do next can seem like a daunting task to the non-specialist, yet it is a skill that will be invaluable to any doctor, nurse, or paramedic when evaluating the condition of a patient. Making Sense of the ECG has been written specifically with this in mind, and will help the student and more experienced healthcare practitioner to identify and answer crucial questions, including: Are these abnormalities significant? How to I distinguish between VT and SVT? Has the patient had a myocardial infarction? How do I measure the QT interval? Should I refer this patient to a cardiologist? This practical, easy-to-read and easy-to-remember guide to the ECG as a tool for diagnosis and management has been fully updated in its fourth edition to reflect the latest guidelines.

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Author:   Andrew Houghton ,  David Gray
Publisher:   Apple Academic Press Inc.
Imprint:   Apple Academic Press Inc.
Edition:   4th New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   1.066kg
ISBN:  

9781482242638

ISBN 10:   148224263
Pages:   464
Publication Date:   05 June 2014
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Where to Find the ECGs Where to Find the Medical Conditions PQRST: Where the Waves Come From Heart rate. Rhythm The Axis The P Wave The PR Interval The Q Wave The QRS Complex The ST Segment The T Wave The Qt Interval The U Wave Artefacts on the ECG Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators Ambulatory ECG Recording Exercise ECG Testing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Index.

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Andrew R. Houghton, Consultant Cardiologist, Grantham and District Hospital; Visiting Fellow, University of Lincoln, UK David Gray, Reader in Medicine and Honorary Consultant Physician, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, University Hospital, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK

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