Arrhythmia Recognition: The Art of Interpretation: .

By Garcia T. Miller, Tomas B. Garcia, Geoffrey T. Miller, et al.

Book Overview

Arrhythmia Recognition, Second Edition teaches any student how to interpret a rhythm strip using foundational concepts and a step-by-step approach, covered in an unintimidating, conversational writing style that facilitates learning of this complex subject. This text is appropriate for anyone--nurses, physician assistants, cardiovascular technicians, allied health professionals, paramedics, medical students, and physicians--wishing to learn how to accurately interpret based on a solid understanding of electrophysiology and pathophysiologic mechanisms in the heart, and how these translate to the rhythm strip. It is also an excellent reference text for instructors wishing to expand their knowledge of arrhythmia interpretation. This edition includes full coverage of wide-complex tachycardias in four chapters: the basics, the criteria, the approach, and a chapter on synthesis/interpretation, presented in a case study format. Beginner's Perspective boxes written by someone new to arrhythmia recognition provide tips and insight on how to approach the material as a beginner. This edition also includes chapter objectives written to Bloom's taxonomy.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1449642330
• ISBN13: 9781449642334
• Release Date: May 2019
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC
• Length: 854 Pages
• Weight: 3.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.5" x 10.8"

Customer Reviews

Best EKG book - Hands Down

This text is excellent for the beginner or novice to EKG. As a Paramedic I use the skills I learned through this book daily. It is not dry at all, has humorous comments, and it gives plenty of examples to sharpen your skills.

Look no further to master arrhythmia recognition

Arrhythmia recognition is the toughest part of EKG interpretation. Most books that teach it do so by illustrating each arrhythmia with a strip or two, usually using ideal examples. This approach leaves the reader ill prepared to recognize the variations that crop up in practice. The philosophy of this book is "you can't really know an arrhythmia unless you see it over and over". This book covers all the atrial and ventricular arrhythmias. Each brief but thorough chapter concisely explains the electrophysiology of the abnormal rhythm, well illustrated by copious full color graphics, and ends with a series of analyzed strips and EKGs that show the arrythmia in all its possible presentations. As an example, I've always had a problem with recognizing atrial flutter at 2:1 conduction (anybody can recognize the 'saw tooth' pattern at higher ratios). After reading the chapter on the subject, I had it down cold. There are also quizzes and practice EKGs to drive home the skill, and the book has a corresponding Web site with further resources. Highly recommended.