Concise, compact, fully-illustrated and easy to read, Arrhythmia Essentials, 2nd Edition provides detailed, practical information on recognizing and treating heart rhythm disturbances for clinicians with any level of expertise. The author team, led by renowned authority in cardiac electrophysiology, Dr. Brian Olshansky, guides you skillfully through the different types of arrhythmias and how they present on ECGs. You’ll find specific examples of each arrhythmia, numerous algorithms to facilitate an approach to arrhythmia diagnosis and management, updates on medical therapy, and indications for implantable rhythm management devices and ablation – all in a convenient, softcover volume that’s perfect for on-the-go reference.
1. Cover image - p. ii 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. ii 4. Copyright - p. ii 5. Foreword - p. iii 6. Preface - p. iv 7. Chapter 1: Sinus Node: Normal and Abnormal Rhythms - p. iv 8. Chapter 2: Bradyarrhythmias—Conduction System Abnormalities - p. 27 9. Chapter 3: Ectopic Complexes and Rhythms - p. 85 10. Chapter 4: Tachycardia - p. 120 11. Chapter 5: Supraventricular Tachyarrhythmias - p. 131 12. Chapter 6: Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias - p. 217 13. Chapter 7: Cardiac Pacing and Pacemaker Rhythms - p. 277 14. Chapter 8: Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators - p. 298 15. Chapter 9: Drug Effects and Electrolyte Disorders - p. 325 16. Chapter 10: Athletes and Arrhythmias - p. 340 17. Chapter 11: Evaluation of the Patient with Suspected Arrhythmias - p. 346 18. Chapter 12: Treatment of Arrhythmias - p. 356 19. Chapter 13: Management of Arrhythmias in Pregnancy - p. 396 20. Index - p. 405
Concise, compact, fully-illustrated and easy to read, Arrhythmia Essentials, 2nd Edition provides detailed, practical information on recognizing and treating heart rhythm disturbances for clinicians with any level of expertise. The author team, led by renowned authority in cardiac electrophysiology, Dr. Brian Olshansky, guides you skillfully through the different types of arrhythmias and how they present on ECGs. You’ll find specific examples of each arrhythmia, numerous algorithms to facilitate an approach to arrhythmia diagnosis and management, updates on medical therapy, and indications for implantable rhythm management devices and ablation – all in a convenient, softcover volume that’s perfect for on-the-go reference.
1. Cover image - p. ii 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. ii 4. Copyright - p. ii 5. Foreword - p. iii 6. Preface - p. iv 7. Chapter 1: Sinus Node: Normal and Abnormal Rhythms - p. iv 8. Chapter 2: Bradyarrhythmias—Conduction System Abnormalities - p. 27 9. Chapter 3: Ectopic Complexes and Rhythms - p. 85 10. Chapter 4: Tachycardia - p. 120 11. Chapter 5: Supraventricular Tachyarrhythmias - p. 131 12. Chapter 6: Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias - p. 217 13. Chapter 7: Cardiac Pacing and Pacemaker Rhythms - p. 277 14. Chapter 8: Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators - p. 298 15. Chapter 9: Drug Effects and Electrolyte Disorders - p. 325 16. Chapter 10: Athletes and Arrhythmias - p. 340 17. Chapter 11: Evaluation of the Patient with Suspected Arrhythmias - p. 346 18. Chapter 12: Treatment of Arrhythmias - p. 356 19. Chapter 13: Management of Arrhythmias in Pregnancy - p. 396 20. Index - p. 405