Arrhythmia Recognition: The Art of Interpretation - 2nd Edition
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. TheSecond Edition is also an excellent reference text for instructors who wish to expand their knowledge of arrhythmia interpretation.
This edition includes 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.
Digital Learning tools are included at a Companion Website included with the purchase of each new print copy of Arrhythmia Recognition: The Art of Interpretation, Second Edition. An access code to the website provides to a wealth of information to help students gauge understanding and study more effectively, including animations, high-yield chapters, key term flashcards, and learning objectives.
- 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