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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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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
Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology
Pathophysiology and Clinical Implications of Arrhythmias
12-Lead Electrocardiography
Basic 12-Lead Interpretation
Pacemakers
Glossary
Index of Practice Strips by Rhythm Names
Subject Index
Flash Cards
