Main description:

The fifth edition of ECG Made Easy has been fully revised to provide trainees and clinicians with the latest advances in the field.

Beginning with an overview of ECG terms, leads and normal values, the following sections present numerous abnormal ECG readings and the resulting diagnoses.

This updated edition includes three new chapters which cover interesting cases diagnosed by ECG, how to report an ECG, and ECG findings in specific situations.

Each chapter features illustrative diagrams, graphs and tables and the accompanying CD ROM demonstrates the technique of recording an ECG.

Key Points

• Fully revised, new edition providing latest advances in ECG


• Includes three new chapters


• Accompanying CD ROM demonstrates technique of recording an ECG


• Previous edition (9789350255919) published in 2012

Contents:

1. Nomenclature of ECG Deflections


2. Electrocardiographic Leads


3. ECG Grid and Normal Values


4. Determination of Electrical Axis


5. Determination of the Heart Rate


6. Abnormalities of the P Wave


7. Abnormalities of QRS Complex


8. Abnormalities of the T Wave


9. Abnormalities of the U Wave


10. Abnormalities of PR Segment


11. Abnormalities of ST Segment


12. Abnormalities of PR Interval


13. Abnormalities of QT Interval


14. Premature Beats in Regular Rhythm


15. Pauses During Regular Rhythm


16. Fast Regular Rhythm with Narrow QRS


17. Normal Regular Rhythm with Narrow QRS


18. Fast Irregular Rhythm with Narrow QRS


19. Fast Regular Rhythm with Wide QRS


20. Normal Regular Rhythm with Wide QRS


21. Fast Irregular Rhythm with Bizarre QRS


22. Slow Regular Rhythm with Narrow QRS


23. Slow Irregular Rhythm with Narrow QRS


24. Slow Regular Rhythm with Wide QRS


25. Interesting Cases Diagnosed by ECG


26. How to Report an ECG


27. ECG Findings in Specific Situations