For all courses in basic or introductory cardiography
Focused coverage and realistic hands-on practice help students master basic arrhythmias
Basic Arrhythmias, Eighth Edition, gives beginning students a strong basic understanding of the common, uncomplicated rhythms that are a foundation for further learning and success in electrocardiography. Concepts are presented in a flexible, progressive approach to allow for self-paced or classroom learning. Chapters cover basic electrophysiology, waves and measurements, rhythm analysis, and the five major groups of arrhythmias. Basic Arrhythmias includes appendices on Clinical Implications, Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology, 12-Lead Electrocardiography, Basic 12-Lead Interpretation, and Pathophysiology of Arrhythmias. Practice EKG rhythm strips are included in most chapters to give students extensive, realistic hands-on practice—the single most important element in developing arrhythmia interpretation skills.
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CHAPTER 1
Electrophysiology 1
Self-Instructional Unit Electrical vs. Mechanical Function ¿ Sodium Pump ¿ Polarization, Depolarization ¿ Conduction System ¿ Inherent Rates ¿ Irritability, Escape ¿ Nervous System Influence
¿ KEY POINTS
¿ SELF-TEST
CHAPTER 2
Waves and Measurements 17
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 ¿ Artifact, Interference ¿ Refractory Periods
¿ KEY POINTS
¿ SELF-TEST
¿ PRACTICE STRIPS (PART I)
¿ PRACTICE STRIPS (PART II)
¿ ANSWERS FOR PRACTICE STRIPS (PART I)
¿ ANSWERS FOR PRACTICE STRIPS (PART II)
CHAPTER 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)
CHAPTER 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
CHAPTER 5
Atrial Rhythms
Self-Instructional Unit Atrial Rhythms 1 ¿ Wandering Pacemaker 1 ¿ Ectopics ¿ Premature Atrial Complex ¿ Atrial Tachycardia ¿ Atrial Flutter ¿ Atrial Fibrillation
¿ KEY POINTS
¿ SELF-TEST
¿ PRACTICE STRIPS
CHAPTER 6
Junctional Rhythms
Self-Instructional Unit Junctional Pacemaker ¿ Junctional P Wave 1 ¿ Premature Junctional Complex ¿ Junctional Escape Rhythm ¿ Junctional Tachycardia ¿ Accelerated Junctional Rhythm ¿ Supraventricular Tachycardia
¿ KEY POINTS
¿ SELF-TEST
¿ PRACTICE STRIPS
CHAPTER 7
Heart Blocks
Self-Instructional Unit Conduction through the AV Node ¿ Heart Blocks ¿ First-Degree Heart Block 2 ¿ 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
CHAPTER 8
Ventricular Rhythms
Self-Instructional Unit
Ventricular Rhythms ¿ Premature Ventricular Complex (PVC) ¿ Unifocal vs. Multifocal ¿ R on T Phenomenon ¿ Runs and Couplets ¿ Grouped Beating 2 ¿ Ventricular Tachycardia (VT) ¿ Ventricular Fibrillation ¿ Idioventricular Rhythm ¿ Asystole
¿ KEY POINTS
¿ SELF-TEST
¿ PRACTICE STRIPS
CHAPTER 9
Practice Makes Perfect
Introduction
¿ PRACTICE STRIPS
CHAPTER 10
Final Challenge
Introduction
¿ SELF-TEST
¿ ANSWERS TO SELF-TEST
APPENDIX A
Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology
APPENDIX B
Pathophysiology and Clinical Implications of Arrhythmias
APPENDIX C
12-Lead Electrocardiography
APPENDIX D
Basic 12-Lead Interpretation
APPENDIX E
Pacemakers
Glossary
Index of Practice Strips by Rhythm Names
Subject Index
Flash Cards
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