Critical Cases in Electrocardiography


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Focuses on advanced ECG tracings, including abnormalities frequently missed by experienced clinicians and computer algorithms.




Critical Decisions in Emergency and Acute Care Electrocardiography


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This scenario-based text provides answers to urgent and emergent questions in acute, emergency, and critical care situations focusing on the electrocardiogram in patient care management. The text is arranged in traditional topics areas such as ACS, dysrhythmia, etc yet each chapter is essentially a question with several cases illustrating the clinical dilemma – the chapter itself is a specific answer to the question. This is a unique format among textbooks with an ECG focus. The clinical scenarios cover the issues involved in detecting and managing major cardiovascular conditions. Focused, structured discussion then solves these problems in a clinically relevant, rapid, and easy to read fashion. This novel approach to ECG instruction is ideal for practicing critical care and emergency physicians, specialist nurses, cardiologists, as well as students and trainees with a special interest in the ECG.




Electrocardiography in Emergency, Acute, and Critical Care, 2nd Edition


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"This book is appropriate for a broad audience, ranging from third-year medical students starting clinical rotations to experienced providers looking to expand their knowledge. It is written by a large group of authors, coordinated by the respected emergency medicine physician, Dr. Amal Mattu."—Karl John LaFleur, MD (Regions Hospital), Doody's Review Service BE THE ECG EXPERT! In the emergency department-in any acute or critical care setting-when it's on you to direct a patient's care based on an ECG, you have to be the ECG expert. Right then. See what you need to see, recognize what's important, and act accordingly. And quickly. Get better with Electrocardiography in Emergency, Acute, and Critical Care, 2nd Ed. A highly visual resource, readable from cover to cover, what works and what doesn't. The editors-internationally known experts on ECG interpretation and how to teach it-know from experience what should happen at the bedside, and they show it to you in a clear and practical way. They want you to be confident about reading ECGs. They want you to save lives-and they know you will. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE NEW EDITION: 18 completely revised and updated chapters || High-yield key points at the beginning of each chapter || More than 200 ECG images with explanations of important findings || More than 80 charts and tables for quick illustration of key ECG and patient characteristics || 27 expert contributors. WHAT'S IN IT? · The ECG and Clinical Decision-Making in the Emergency Department · Intraventricular Conduction Abnormalities · Bradycardia, Atrioventricular Block, and Sinoatrial Block · Narrow Complex Tachycardias · Wide Complex Tachycardias · Acute Coronary Ischemia and Infarction · Additional-Lead Testing in Electrocardiography · Emerging Electrocardiographic Indications for Acute Reperfusion · ACS Mimics Part I: Non-ACS Causes of ST-Segment Elevation · ACS Mimics Part II: Non-ACS Causes of ST-Segment Depression and T-Wave Abnormalities · Pericarditis, Myocarditis, and Pericardial Effusions · Preexcitation and Accessory Pathway Syndromes · Inherited Syndromes of Sudden Cardiac Death · Pacemakers and Pacemaker Dysfunction · Metabolic Abnormalities: Effects of Electrolyte Imbalances and Thyroid Disorders on the ECG · The ECG in Selected Noncardiac Conditions · The ECG and the Poisoned Patient · The Pediatric ECG




Chou's Electrocardiography in Clinical Practice


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Widely considered the optimal electrocardiography reference for practicing physicians, and consistently rated as the best choice on the subject for board preparation, this is an ideal source for mastering the fundamental principles and clinical applications of ECG. The 6th edition captures all of the latest knowledge in the field, including expanded and updated discussions of pediatric rhythm problems, pacemakers, stress testing, implantable cardiodefibrillator devices, and much more. It's the perfect book to turn to for clear and clinically relevant guidance on all of today's ECG applications. - Comprehensively and expertly describes how to capture and interpret all normal and abnormal ECG findings in adults and children. - Features the expertise of internationally recognized authorities on electrocardiography, for advanced assistance in mastering the subtle but critical nuances of this complex diagnostic modality. - Features new chapters on pediatric electrocardiography that explore rhythm problems associated with pediatric obesity, heart failure, and athletic activity. - Presents a new chapter on recording and interpreting heart rhythms in patients with pacemakers. - Includes new material on interpreting ECG findings associated with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators. - Provides fully updated coverage on the increased importance of ECGs in stress testing.







Practical Emergency Resuscitation and Critical Care


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The second edition of a succinct and portable text reviewing the clinical approach to emergency medicine and critical care.




Cardiology Explained


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One of the most time-consuming tasks in clinical medicine is seeking the opinions of specialist colleagues. There is a pressure not only to make referrals appropriate but also to summarize the case in the language of the specialist. This book explains basic physiologic and pathophysiologic mechanisms of cardiovascular disease in a straightforward manner, gives guidelines as to when referral is appropriate, and, uniquely, explains what the specialist is likely to do. It is ideal for any hospital doctor, generalist, or even senior medical student who may need a cardiology opinion, or for that ma.




The ECG in Emergency Decision Making


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This text explains and illustrates the importance of 12-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs) in making rapid and informed decisions in cardiac care. It covers the logical steps to the ECG recognition of the underlying mechanism of cardiac emergencies, their prognostic significance, and the best treatment




ECG Stampede


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beginner-to-expert curriculum for ECG interpretation. ECG Stampede is a comprehensive course guiding you through critical concepts in understanding and interpreting electrocardiograms. Unlike other ECG textbooks, you won't have to trudge through dull introductions and whole chapters about ion channels. But don't worry, no key topics go uncovered as you progress through our ten units.ECG Stampede is fun and practical - get your pencil (or stylus) ready as we walk you through real case presentations with real ECG's. You'll interpret each ECG independently and take a stab at related questions - turn the page to see how you did. Visit ECGStampede.com/book to learn more about our video curriculum and to practice your skills on the fly with our ECG Stampede Game.




The Only EKG Book You'll Ever Need


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For more than 25 years, The Only EKG Book You’ll Ever Need has lived up to its name as an easy-to-understand, practical, and clear reference for everyday practice and clinical decision making. Dr. Thaler’s ability to simplify complex concepts makes this an ideal tool for students, teachers, and practitioners at all levels who need to be competent in understanding how to read an EKG. Clear illustrations, clinical examples, and case studies help you quickly learn how identify and interpret hypertrophy and enlargement, arrhythmias, conduction blocks, pre-excitation syndromes, myocardial infarction, and more. Features: New material throughout and shortened and simplified explanations ensure that you’re reading the most up-to-date, clear, and accurate text available. More than 200 facsimiles of EKG strips provide greater insight into normal and abnormal tracings, increasing your understanding of their clinical significance. Clinical examples, interactive questions, and case studies put key concepts into real-world context so that what you learn is immediately usable. Full-color, simple illustrations highlight important concepts and make challenging concepts easier to understand. A companion ebook, with fully searchable text and interactive question bank, makes this a great resource for students, teachers, and practitioners.