Sensible Ecg Analysis - 00 edition

Lewis, Kathryn M. : Phoenix College

Handal, Kathleen :

Preface.
Acknowledgements.


CHAPTER 1 REVIEW OF THE HEART'S ANATOMY AND FUNCTION:

Introduction.
Summary.
Self-Assessment Exercises.
References.

CHAPTER 2 ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY AND THE ECG RECORDING:

Introduction.
Electrophysiology of the Heart.
The Nervous System Control of the Heart.
The Electrical Conduction System.
The Electrocardiograph.
Summary.
Self-Assessment Exercises.
References.

CHAPTER 3 WAVE FORMS AND MEASUREMENTS ON THE ECG:

Introduction.
Measuring an ECG Recording.
How to Look at and Analyze the Wave Forms.
How to Assess a Monitor Pattern.
Summary.
Self-Assessment Exercises.
References.

CHAPTER 4 THE SINUS MECHANISMS:

Introduction.
Sinus Rhythm.
Sinus Bradycardia.
Sinus Arrhythmia.
Sinus Arrest.
Sinoatrial (SA) Block.
Summary.
Self-Assessment Exercises.
References.

CHAPTER 5 THE JUNCTIONAL MECHANISMS:

Introduction.
Junctional Mechanisms.
Escape Junctional Complex.
Junctional Rhythm.
Premature Junctional Complex.
Accelerated Junctional Rhythm.
Junctional Tachycardia.
Summary.
Self-Assessment Exercises.
References.

CHAPTER 6 THE ATRIAL MECHANISMS:

Introduciton.
Premature Atrial Complex (PAC).
Atrial Bigeminy.
Wandering Atrial Pacemaker (WAP).
Atrial Tachycardia.
Multifocal Atrial Tachcardia.
Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia.
Supraventricular Tachycardia.
Atrial Flutter.
Atrial Fibrillation.
Summary.
Self-Assessment Exercises.
References.

CHAPTER 7 THE VENTRICULAR MECHANISMS:

Premature Ventricular Complex (PVC).
Ventricular Tachycardia.
Ventricular Flutter.
Ventricular Fibrilllation.
Ventricular Escape.
Accelerated Idioventricular Rhythm.
Aberrant Ventricular Conduction.
Asystole.
Pulseless Electrical Activity.
Self-Assessment Exercises.
References.

CHAPTER 8 THE AV CONDUCTION DEFECTS:

Introduction.
First Degree AV Block.
Sinus with Second-degree AV Block, the Intermittent Conduction Defects.
Sincus with Second-degree AV Block, Wenckeback aka Type I or Mobitz I.
Second Degree AV Block with Wide QRS complex (Type II).
Second-Degree AV Block with 2: 1 Conduction aka Fixed Rate Second Degree AV Block.
Sinus with Complete AV Block.
A-V Dissociation.
Summary.
Self-Assessment Exercises.
References.

CHAPTER 9 ELECTRICAL INTERVENTIONS:

Introduction.
Defibrillation.
Synchronized Cardioversion.
Factors to Consider for Successful Conversion.
Automated Defibrillation.

CHAPTER 10 PACEMAKER:

Introduction.
Indications.
Modes of Pacing.
ECG Recognition.
Complications.
Summary.
Self Assessment Exercises.
References.

CHAPTER 11 THE 12-LEAD ECG:

Introductions.
Myocardial Infarction.
Diffuse ST Segment and T wave Abnormalities.
Fascicular Conduction Defects.
Summary.
Self-Assessment Exercises.
References.

CHAPTER 12 GENERAL REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT EXERCISES.

APPENDIX A: Answers to Self-Assessment Exercises.
APPENDIX B: Drug Profiles.
APPENDIX C: American Heart Association Algorithms.
Glossary.
Index.