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Basic Arrhythmias

by: Walraven, Gail

Basic Arrhythmias

by: Walraven, Gail

ISBN 13:
9780131175914
ISBN 10:
0131175912
Edition: 6th
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 05/27/2005
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Newly revised edition of a BEST-SELLING EKG book!Revised and updated to include topics such as the use of pacemakers and implanted defibrillators. A FREE in-book CD will give users an opportunity to practice in an interactive and fun environment.Appropriate for any student or practicing health care provider who needs to learn or review basic EKG or arrhythmia concepts.

Preface

Directions

xiii

Electrophysiology

(16)

Self-Instructional Unit

Electrical vs. Mechanical Function

(1)

Sodium Pump

(1)

Polarization, Depolarization

(1)

Conduction System

(2)

Inherent Rates

(1)

Irritability, Escape

(1)

Nervous System Influence

(3)

Key Points

(1)

Self-Test

(4)

Waves and Measurements

(30)

Self-Instructional Unit

Introduction

(1)

Electrodes

(1)

Rule of Electrical Flow

(1)

Monitoring Leads

(1)

Graph Paper

(1)

Voltage Measurements

(1)

Time Measurements

(1)

Cardiac Cycle

(1)

Waves, Intervals, Segments

(1)

P Wave and PRI

(1)

QRS Complex

(2)

ST Segment and T Wave

(1)

Measurements

(1)

Practice

(1)

Artifact, Interference

(1)

Refractory Periods

(4)

Key Points

(1)

Self-Test

(4)

Practice Strips (PART I)

(2)

Practice Strips (PART II)

(7)

Analyzing EKG Rhythm Strips

(24)

Self-Instructional Unit

Analysis Format

(1)

Regularity

(2)

Rate

(2)

P Wave

(1)

PR Intervals and QRS Complexes

(1)

Role of the AV Node

(1)

Ventricular vs. Supraventricular

(2)

Key Points

(1)

Self-Test

(3)

Practice Strips (PART I)

(2)

Practice Strips (PART II)

(7)

Sinus Rhythms

(28)

Self-Instructional Unit

Introduction

(1)

Normal Sinus Rhythm

(2)

Sinus Bradycardia

(2)

Sinus Tachycardia

(1)

Sinus Arrhythmia

(2)

Review

(2)

Key Points

(1)

Self-Test

(3)

Practice Strips

(15)

Atrial Rhythms

(48)

Self-Instructional Unit

Atrial Rhythms

100

(1)

Wandering Pacemaker

100

(1)

Ectopics

101

(1)

Premature Atrial Contraction

102

(3)

Atrial Tachycardia

105

(1)

Atrial Flutter

106

(3)

Atrial Fibrillation

109

(3)

Key Points

112

(1)

Self-Test

113

(4)

Practice Strips

117

(30)

Junctional Rhythms

147

(40)

Self-Instructional Unit

Junctional Pacemaker

148

(2)

Junctional P Wave

150

(2)

Premature Junctional Contraction

152

(2)

Junctional Escape Rhythm

154

(1)

Junctional Tachycardia

155

(1)

Accelerated Junctional Rhythm

156

(3)

Supraventricular Tachycardia

159

(2)

Key Points

161

(1)

Self-Test

162

(4)

Practice Strips

166

(21)

Heart Blocks

187

(44)

Self-Instructional Unit

Conduction Through the AV Node

188

(1)

Heart Blocks

188

(2)

First Degree Heart Block

190

(1)

Second Degree Heart Blocks

191

(2)

Type II Second Degree Heart Block

193

(3)

Wenckebach (Type I Second Degree Heart Block)

196

(3)

Third Degree Heart Block (Complete Heart Block)

199

(6)

Key Points

205

(1)

Self-Test

206

(4)

Practice Strips

210

(21)

Ventricular Rhythms

231

(66)

Self-Instructional Unit

Ventricular Rhythms

232

(1)

Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC)

233

(3)

Unifocal vs. Multifocal

236

(1)

R on T Phenomenon

237

(1)

Runs and Couplets

238

(1)

Grouped Beating

239

(2)

Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)

241

(2)

Ventricular Fibrillation

243

(2)

Idioventricular Rhythm

245

(2)

Asystole

247

(2)

Key Points

249

(2)

Self-Test

251

(6)

Practice Strips

257

(40)

Practice Makes Perfect

297

(128)

Introduction

297

(2)

Introduction

297

(2)

Practice Strips

299

(126)

Final Challenge

425

(52)

Introduction

425

(1)

Introduction

425

(1)

Self-Test

426

(51)

Appendix A Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology

477

(8)

Appendix B Pathophysiology and Clinical Implications of Arrhythmias

485

(6)

Appendix C 12-Lead Electrocardiography

491

(14)

Appendix D Basic 12-Lead Interpretation

505

(34)

Appendix E Pacemakers

539

(12)

Appendix F Answer Key

551

(90)

Practice Strips for Chapter 2

553

(5)

Practice Strips for Chapter 3

558

(2)

Practice Strips for Chapter 4

560

(4)

Practice Strips for Chapter 5

564

(8)

Practice Strips for Chapter 6

572

(6)

Practice Strips for Chapter 7

578

(6)

Practice Strips for Chapter 8

584

(10)

Practice Strips for Chapter 9

594

(33)

Self-Test Chapter 10

627

(14)

Glossary

641

(10)

Index of Practice Strips by Rhythm Names

651

(10)

Index

661

(6)

Flash Cards

667

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