Basic Arrhythmias
1 online resource (641 p.)
9780134381053, 013438105X
1373986880
Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Navigating Through the Text
Learning Objectives
1 Electrophysiology
Self-Instructional Unit Electrical vs. Mechanical Function
Impulse Formation
Polarization, Depolarization
Conduction System
Inherent Rates
Irritability, Escape
Nervous System Influence
KEY POINTS
SELF-TEST
2 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)
3 Analyzing EKG Rhythm Strips
Self-Instructional Unit Analysis Format
Regularity
Rate
P Waves
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)
4 Sinus Rhythms Self-Instructional Unit Introduction
Normal Sinus Rhythm
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinus Arrhythmia
Review
KEY POINTS
SELF-TEST
PRACTICE STRIPS
INTERPRETATION OF CHAPTER 3 RHYTHM STRIPS
5 Atrial Rhythms
Self-Instructional Unit Atrial Rhythms
Wandering Pacemaker
Ectopics
Premature Atrial Complex
Atrial Tachycardia
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Fibrillation
KEY POINTS
SELF-TEST
PRACTICE STRIPS
6 Junctional Rhythms
Self-Instructional Unit Junctional Pacemaker
Junctional P Wave
Premature Junctional Complex Junctional Escape Rhythm
Junctional Tachycardia
Accelerated Junctional Rhythm
Supraventricular Tachycardia
KEY POINTS
SELF-TEST
PRACTICE STRIPS
7 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
8 Ventricular Rhythms
Self-Instructional Unit Ventricular Rhythms Premature Ventricular Complex (PVC)
Unifocal vs. Multifocal
R on T Phenomenon
Runs and Couplets
Grouped Beating
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ventricular Fibrillation
Idioventricular Rhythm
Asystole
Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA)
KEY POINTS
SELF-TEST
PRACTICE STRIPS
9 Practice Makes Perfect
Introduction
PRACTICE STRIPS
10 Final Challenge
Introduction
SELF-TEST
Appendix A: Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology
Appendix B: Pathophysiology and Clinical Implications of Arrhythmias
Appendix C: 12-Lead Electrocardiography
Description based upon print version of record
Appendix D: Basic 12-Lead Interpretation
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