The ECG Workbook

Publisher: M&K Update Ltd
2nd Revised edition - August 1, 2011
Paperback: 108 pages
ISBN-10: 1905539770
ISBN-13: 978-1905539772 

Many books on ECG interpretation use simulated ECG tracings. Most of the traces that you find in this book are from real people and of the quality that you will be expected to interpret from in practice. The second edition of worldwide popular ‘The ECG Workbook’ continues with a straightforward, systematic approach to ECG interpretation and includes:-TWO NEW chapters Common Arrhythmias explains five of the most common types of arrhythmia: Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, Ventricular Tachycardia, Supraventricular Tachycardia and Ventricular Fibrillation, and a whole chapter is devoted to Ectopics and Extrasystoles.

Contents include: 

•Recording a readable electrocardiogram (ECG) 

• The electrical conducting system of the heart 

• A systematic approach to rhythm strip analysis • Heart blocks • Common Arrhythmias 

• Ectopics and Extrasystoles 

• The 12 lead ECG 

• Axis deviation 

• Ischaemia, injury and necrosis 

• Sites of infarction 

• Bundle branch blocks 

• Chamber enlargement 

• A systematic approach to ECG interpretation 

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Making Sense of the ECG

Publisher: Hodder Arnold
3rd edition - 30 May 2008
Paperback: 304 pages
ISBN-10: 0340946881
ISBN-13: 978-0340946886 

Electrocardiography is one of the most common investigations performed by physicians, surgeons, general practitioners, nursing staff and paramedics. For cardiologists or those who read ECGs every day, pattern recognition in ECGs can become fairly straightforward; for most others even basic ECGs can present problems. If you are a non-expert, a trainee, or simply lack confidence in reliably interpreting ECGs, Making Sense of the ECG is designed for you. 

Find answers to the following important questions: 

* How do I interpret this ECG? 

* Are these abnormalities significant? 

* How do I distinguish between VT and SVT? 

* Has this patient had a myocardial infarction? 

* How do I measure a QT interval? 

* Should I refer this patient to a cardiologist? 

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Chest Pain: Advanced Assesment and Management Skills

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
1st edition - 15 Jan 2007
Paperback: 280 pages
ISBN-10: 140514422X
ISBN-13: 978-1405144223 

Chest Pain: Advanced Assessment and Management promotes a systematic approach to the assessment and management of patients presenting with chest pain and related undifferentiated symptoms. Specifically, it equips practitioners with the knowledge and clinical skills needed to effectively differentiate and respond to clinical presentations where the primary symptom for seeking healthcare advice involves chest pain.

Introductory chapters in section one explore the principles of physical assessment, history taking and differential diagnosis to provide the framework for subsequent chapters, which explore cardiac and non-cardiac causes of chest pain.

Section two examines the advanced assessment and overall management of patients with pain in the chest. A range of clinical conditions that trigger chest pain and other related symptoms are covered, including: angina, acute coronary syndromes, pericarditis and myocarditis, aortic dissection, pulmonary embolism, oesophago-gastric disorders, musculoskeletal causes, pulmonary and respiratory causes, coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, chest pain caused by trauma or cardiac syndrome X, cocaine misuse and Herpes zoster. 

"A comprehensive text on a very relavant subject." British Journal of Cardiac Nursing

"[This book] would be useful to doctors, nurses and paramedics working in a variety of areas." British Journal of Cardiac Nursing

"An invaluable resource for nurses working in advanced nursing practice roles or those developing their knowledge and skills in this area." British Journal of Cardiac Nursing

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Short Stay Management of Chest Pain (Contemporary Cardiology)

Publisher: Humana Press
1st edition - July 1, 2009
Hardcover: 284 pages
ISBN-10: 1603279474
ISBN-13: 978-1603279475 

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) continues to challenge our health care system in the complexity of presentation and the ever increasing number of patients exhibiting signs and symptoms of an acute coronary syndrome. Written by leading experts, Short Stay Management of Chest Pain provides scientific and clinical insights on the management of patients who arrive at the hospital with a presentation consistent with a potential acute coronary syndrome. Focusing on the cardiology aspects of chest pain, Short Stay Management of Chest Pain is a valuable tool for acute care physicians, nurses, and hospital administrators devoted to caring for this population. Short Stay Management of Chest Pain details the remarkable improvements in diagnostic accuracy and improved patient outcomes for patients presenting with suspected acute coronary syndromes. 

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ECG Interpretation Made Incredibly Easy

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Fifth edition - September 25, 2010
Paperback: 384 pages
ISBN-10: 1608312895
ISBN-13: 978-1608312894 

ECG Interpretation Made Incredibly Easy! Fifth Edition makes learning to read and interpret rhythm strips simple. This practical reference uses a unique, conversational writing style that breaks down complex concepts and information to make ECG interpretation easier to understand. Fully updated and now in full color, the book reviews fundamental cardiac anatomy and physiology, explains how to obtain and interpret a rhythm strip, and teaches the reader how to recognize and treat sinus, atrial, and ventricular arrhythmias as well as heart blocks. In addition, the book explains how to obtain and interpret 12-lead ECGs. Special elements found throughout the reference make it easy to remember key points. Each chapter features: A summary of key points; clear, simple explanations of problems; definitions of key terms; illustrations that clearly explain key concepts; bullets, ballot boxes, and checklists that make it easy to spot important points at a glance; sidebars that highlights key facts about ECG interpretation; and quick quizzes to test knowledge. 

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150 Practice ECGs Interpretation and Review

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
3rd edition - December 19, 2005
272 pages
ISBN-10: 140510483X
ISBN-13: 978-1405104838 

The third edition of 150 Practice ECGs: Interpretation and Review combines practice tracings with clinical cardiology, providing students with the practical knowledge necessary to read, interpret, and understand ECGs. This essential review book is organized into three sections: introductory text reviewing ECG diagnostic criteria, pathophysiology, and clinical correlation; 150 ECG tracings with a brief clinical history; and interpretation and teaching points for each of the 150 ECGs.

150 Practice ECGs: Interpretation and Review, 3rd Edition is ideal as an introductory text for medical and nursing students at any stage of training, for residents and fellows as a refresher before board exams, and for the sophisticated student/teacher as a comprehensive teaching file. 

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ABC of Clinical Electrocardiography (ABC Series)

Publisher: BMJ Books
2nd edition - June 24, 2008
Paperback: 112 pages
ISBN-10: 1405170646
ISBN-13: 978-1405170642 

Electrocardiography is an essential tool in diagnosing cardiac disorders. This second edition of the ABC of Clinical Electrocardiography allows readers to become familiar with the wide range of patterns seen in the electrocardiogram in clinical practice and covers the fundamentals of ECG interpretation and analysis. 

Fully revised and updated, this edition includes a self-assessment section to aid revision and check comprehension, clear anatomical diagrams to illustrate key points and a larger format to show 12-lead ECG's clearly and without truncation. 

Edited and written by leading experts, the ABC of Clinical Electrocardiography is a valuable text for anyone managing patients with heart disorders, both in general practice and in hospitals. Junior doctors and nurses, especially those working in cardiology and emergency departments, as well as medical students, will find this a valuable introduction to the understanding of this key clinical tool. 

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Advanced Cardiac Life Support A Guide for Nurses

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
2nd edition - October 27, 2009
Paperback: 328 pages
ISBN-10: 140518566X
ISBN-13: 978-1405185660 

In the event of an adult cardiac arrest, it is essential to be able to respond rapidly, providing safe and effective care. This new and updated edition of Advanced Cardiac Life Support provides the theoretical background to resuscitation as well as explaining the essential resuscitation skills required to manage an adult cardiac arrest- from the time it occurs until subsequent transfer to the ICU. 

The emphasis is on the prevention of cardiac arrest with detailed information on the management of peri-arrest arrhythmias and acute coronary syndromes. Advanced Cardiac Life Support also discussed ethical and legal issues, record keeping, dealing with bereavement, audit, equipment and training- providing an essential quick reference tool for nurses and health care professionals. 

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The Complete Guide to ECGs

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
3rd edition - October 3, 2008
Paperback: 568 pages
ISBN-10: 0763764051
ISBN-13: 978-0763764050 

The Complete Guide to ECGs has been developed as a unique and practical means for physicians, physicians-in-training, and other medical professionals to improve their ECG interpretation skills. The highly interactive format and comprehensive scope of information are also ideally suited for physicians preparing for the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Cardiovascular Disease or Internal Medicine Board Exams, the American College of Cardiology ECG proficiency test, and other exams requiring ECG interpretation. Features in the Third Edition: Now includes a total of 89 ECG cases; 26 of which are new to this edition; Entirely new section of self test quizzes called Find the Imposter; More than 1000 questions and answers related to ECG interpretation; Expanded final section of ECG Criteria; Featured sections on approach to ECG interpretation and ECG differential diagnosis. 

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Manual of Perioperative Care in Adult Cardiac Surgery

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
5th edition - January 25, 2011
Paperback: 832 pages
ISBN-10: 1444331434
ISBN-13: 978-1444331431 

The easily referenced outline format allows health practitioners of all levels to understand and apply basic concepts to patient care perfect for cardiothoracic and general surgery residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, cardiologists, medical students, and critical care nurses involved in the care of both routine and complex cardiac surgery patients. 

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ECG Facts Made Incredibly Quick

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
December 5 2005
128 pages
ISBN-10: 1582556725 ISBN-13: 978-1582556727

 ECG Facts Made Incredibly Quick! provides instant access to information that every nurse needs for safe patient care. The book fits comfortably into a pocket, and the wipeable page surface allows nurses to write notes and remove them easily. 

Coverage includes basic electrocardiography including cardiac conduction, lead placement, and heart rate calculation; rhythm strip interpretation; causes, signs and symptoms, interventions, and treatment for arrhythmias; 12-lead and 15-lead ECG interpretation; ECG changes with angina, MI, pericarditis, and bundle branch block; and antiarrhythmic drugs, pacemakers, and ICDs. Scores of ECG waveforms, treatment algorithms, and charts are included. Distinctive-colored tabs identify each section. 

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Venous Thromboembolism A Nurse's Guide to Prevention and Management

Publisher: Wiley
1st edition - April 30, 2010
Paperback: 266 pages
ISBN-10: 0470511893
ISBN-13: 978-0470511893 

Written primarily with nurses in mind, this book provides a comprehensive overview of venous thromboembolism, a condition that rears its head regardless of specialty, killing thousands of people around the world in hospital beds and in the community alike. This book explains what it is, what symptoms to watch out for, how patients should be managed, and perhaps most importantly, how to prevent its development in those at risk. 

Based on the most up to date published guidelines on the subject, the book is pitched at a level appropriate for medical and nursing staff alike, covering basic pathophysiology and clinical management. A chapter is devoted to specific nursing interventions, giving practical tips alongside the theory. Case studies are used extensively, alongside tables, diagrams and text boxes to illustrate important points. 

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Contemporary Issues in Coronary Care Nursing

Publisher: Routledge
4th edition - December 16, 2004
Paperback: 160 pages
ISBN-10: 9780415309721
ISBN-13: 978-0415309721 

In this text, Fiona Timmins integrates the findings of recent nursing research with key aspects of the nurse's role. She provides an evidence-based rationale for the best ways of improving cardiac care (in general and for specific conditions), describes important nursing initiatives to reduce the risk factors and presents a needs-based approach to patient education. Concerned with the need to bridge the current research-practice gap in coronary care, she knows how nurses can make the best use of available research and describes the advances that are being made in nurse-led services in this area. 

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Highlights of the 2010 American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and ECC

The “Highlights of the 2010 American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and ECC “ provides an in-depth summary by topic of the changes to science and treatment recommendations published in the 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC. 

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2010 Guidelines for CPR 

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Chronic Cardiac Care A Practical Guide to Specialist Nurse Management

Publisher: BMJ Books
1st edition - April 4, 2006
Paperback: 168 pages
ISBN-10: 0727918354
ISBN-13: 978-0727918352 

This is a practical book for nurses on the management of patients with chronic cardiac disease. With the number of patients who have survived a heart attack but need continuous monitoring increasing, the role of nurse specialists is becoming ever more important. 

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A Nurse's Guide to Caring for Cardiac Intervention Patients

Publisher: Wiley
1st edition - April 24, 2007
Paperback: 288 pages
ISBN-10: 9780470019955
ISBN-13: 978-0470019955 

Cardiac intervention is a fast expanding field of medicine that is reducing the need for cardiac surgery. A Nurse's Guide to Caring for Cardiac Intervention Patients will enable nurses to fully prepare their patients and families for various cardiac intervention procedures. 

Nurses will find the book informative on common interventional procedures, but it is also designed as a tool to be dipped into when caring for patients with more unusual procedures. This practical book includes chapters on: cardiac catheterisation; percutaneous coronary intervention; percutaneous balloon mitral valvuloplasty; removal of femoral sheaths; cardioversion; temporary and permanent pacemakers. 

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Practical Resuscitation Recognition and Response (Essential Clinical Skills for Nurses)

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
1st edition - March 18, 2005
Paperback: 304 pages
ISBN-10: 9781405116688
ISBN-13: 978-1405116688 

Resuscitation is an essential skill for nurses in every area of clinical practice. Practical Resuscitation: Recognition and Response is a beginner's guide to practical resuscitation, which reflects current guidelines and developments in resuscitation and will enable students and newly qualified staff to develop key resuscitation knowledge and skills. 

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Cardiac Surgery Essentials for Critical Care Nursing

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
1 edition - May 8, 2009
Paperback: 472 pages
ISBN-10: 0763757624
ISBN-13: 978-0763757625

Cardiac Surgery Essentials for Critical Care Nursing is an evidence-based foundation for care of the patient during the vulnerable period immediately following cardiac surgery. A comprehensive resource, this text serves as a foundation for nurses beginning to care for cardiac surgery patients, as well as a source of advanced knowledge for nurses who have mastered the essential basic skills necessary to care for this patient population. It addresses significant changes in cardiac surgery and the nursing responsibilities to meet the needs of these acutely ill patients, as well as advances and strategies to optimize patient outcomes in this dynamic field. The perfect study aid for those readers preparing for the AACN's Cardiac Surgery Certification, this book features critical thinking questions, multiple choice self-assessment questions, web resources, clinical inquiry boxes, and case studies. 

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Invasive Cardiology A Manual For Cath Lab Personnel

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
3 edition (May 6, 2010) 
Paperback: 500 pages 
ISBN-10: 076376468X
ISBN-13: 978-0763764685 

The first and only book written specifically by and for nurses and technicians! Topics include ECG interpretation, intracardiac pressure measurement, radiography, intracoronary Doppler, intravascular ultrasound, duties of technical staff, angiography and cardiac catheterization, PTCA, stents, atherectomy, laser, nursing care, valvuloplasty and balloon pericardiotomy, electrophysiology, cardiac pacing, endomyocardial biopsy, foreign body retrieval, pediatric interventional cardiology, cardiac pharmacology, cath lab emergencies. 

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Heart Failure A Clinical Nursing Handbook

By Christopher Nicholson 

Publisher: Wiley-Interscience 

Number Of Pages: 270 

Publication Date: 2008-01-09 

ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0470057602 

ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780470057605 

This book provides a complete, easy-to-use handbook for nurses who see patients with heart failure. In recent years heart failure has become a high priority in health care. With more nurses caring for patients with heart failure and making decisions that are often complex, there is a clear need for those nurses to have access to good quality clinical information and guidance. This book is designed to be a practical, ‘one-stop’, handbook for the practitioner, supported by case studies and up-todate references throughout, providing all the topics the Practitioner or student may need in their work with patients with heart failure.

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