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Basic Arrhythmias

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ISBN-10: 0131175912

ISBN-13: 9780131175914

Edition: 6th 2006 (Revised)

Authors: Gail Walraven

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Newly revised edition of a BEST-SELLING EKG book! Revised and updated to include topics such as the use of pacemakers and implanted defibrillators. A FREE in-book CD will give users an opportunity to practice in an interactive and fun environment. Appropriate for any student or practicing health care provider who needs to learn or review basic EKG or arrhythmia concepts.
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Book details

List price: $107.20
Edition: 6th
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 5/27/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 688
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.50" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 3.388
Language: English

Preface
Directions
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
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
Practice
Artifact, Interference
Refractory Periods
Key Points
Self-Test
Practice Strips (Part I)
Practice Strips (Part II)
Analyzing EKG Rhythm Strips
Self-Instructional Unit
Analysis Format
Regularity
Rate
P Wave
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)
Sinus Rhythms
Self-Instructional Unit
Introduction
Normal Sinus Rhythm
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinus Arrhythmia
Review
Key Points
Self-Test
Practice Strips
Atrial Rhythms
Self-Instructional Unit
Atrial Rhythms
Wandering Pacemaker
Ectopics
Premature Atrial Contraction
Atrial Tachycardia
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Fibrillation
Key Points
Self-Test
Practice Strips
Junctional Rhythms
Self-Instructional Unit
Junctional Pacemaker
Junctional P Wave
Premature Junctional Contraction
Junctional Escape Rhythm
Junctional Tachycardia
Accelerated Junctional Rhythm
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Key Points
Self-Test
Practice Strips
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
Ventricular Rhythms
Self-Instructional Unit
Ventricular Rhythms
Premature Ventricular Contraction (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
Practice Makes Perfect
Introduction
Introduction
Practice Strips
Final Challenge
Introduction
Introduction
Self-Test
Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology
Pathophysiology and Clinical Implications of Arrhythmias
12-Lead Electrocardiography
Basic 12-Lead Interpretation
Pacemakers
Answer Key
Practice Strips for Chapter 2
Practice Strips for Chapter 3
Practice Strips for Chapter 4
Practice Strips for Chapter 5
Practice Strips for Chapter 6
Practice Strips for Chapter 7
Practice Strips for Chapter 8
Practice Strips for Chapter 9
Self-Test Chapter 10
Glossary