The ECG In Practice
By- John Hampton, DM, MA, DPhil, FRCP, FFPM, FESC, Emeritus Professor of Cardiology, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
- David Adlam, BA BM BCh DPhil MRCP, Senior Lecturer in Acute and Interventional Cardiology, Honorary Consultant Cardiologist, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
This clinically-orientated book shows how the electrocardiogram is used to aid the diagnosis of patients with cardiovascular disease. Each chapter begins with a brief consideration of the history and examination of the patient to assist the doctor plan how to use the ECG in the most intelligent and profitable way. The text explains the variations in the patterns of ECGs which are seen in both healthy people as well as those with cardiac problems, and illustrates the abnormalities with a comprehensive range of examples.
Audience
Medical students
Foundation / Junior doctors
Cardiac nurses and nurse practitioners
Paperback, 360 Pages
Published: June 2008
Imprint: Churchill Livingstone
ISBN: 978-0-443-06825-6
Contents
- The ECG in healthy people
The ECG in patients with palpitations and syncope
The ECG in patients with chest pain
The ECG in patients with breathlessness
The effect of non-cardiac disease on the ECG
The ECG in pacemakers, defibrillators and electrophysiology
Reminders
Conclusions: four steps to making the most of the ECG
