ECG Core Curriculum
ECG Core Curriculumsets the new standard for electrocardiography interpretation. This unique resource is an essential instructional guide for anyone who needs to learn this vital skill, including medical students, practicing physicians, hospitalists, nurses, emergency medical technicians, and allied medical professionals.
Each chapter begins with basic concepts, which build the foundation for a comprehensive discussion of every major ECG abnormality, and includes a self-test to reinforce your learning. A special bonus is the comprehensive section of diagnostic criteria. The text concludes with a final examination that is perfect for board review.
ECG Core Curriculum covers:
- Functional anatomy, physiology and electrophysiology
- Using vectors to understanding electrocardiographic patterns
- Chamber enlargement
- Bundle branch block and conduction abnormalities
- Accessory pathways and pre-excitation
- Myocardial ischemia and infarction
- Pericarditis and infarction imitators
- Using laddergrams to understand the mechanism of arrhythmias
- Supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias
- Heart block and pacemaker electrocardiography
- An approach to wide complex tachycardia, and more
Uniquely readable and with plentiful illustrations, ECG Core Curriculum is the consummate guide, perfect for every health care professional.
