Atlas of Electrocardiography

This atlas is a compilation of numerous examples of electrocardiography (ECG) results. Beginning with an introduction to the basics of performing an ECG, the following chapters discuss commonly encountered conditions, pointing out salient features and clues to help students recognise patterns and understand the logic behind the ECG manifestations.

Authored by Professor K. Wang from the University of Minnesota Medical School, this atlas includes more than 300 images of ECG recordings with detailed descriptions.

Key points

• Compilation of numerous examples of ECG results
• Covers most commonly encountered conditions
• Points out salient features and clues to help with recognition and understanding
• Includes more than 300 images of ECG recordings with descriptions
• Authored by cardiovascular specialist from University of Minnesota Medical School

1. Mechanics of Recording ECG
2. Vectorial Concept of the QRS
3. Orientation of the ECG Leads
4. Systematic Approach to the Interpretation of ECG
5. ECG Waves, Intervals and Segments
6. Guide for Heart Rate Estimation
7. Proper Labeling of the Component Waves of the Ventricular Depolarization
8. QRS Axis
9. Glossary of Cardiac Rhythms
10. A Normal ECG
11. P Wave Abnormalities
12. Ventricular Hypertrophy, Left, Right and Biventricular
13. Intraventricular Conduction Defect
14. AV Block
15. Myocardial Infarction
16. Simple electrophysiologic Characteristics of the Conduction Systems
17. P-QRS Relationships In Arrhythmias
18. Atrial Premature Beats
19. Atrial Tachycardia
20. Role of the AV Junction in supra ventricular Arrhythmias
21. Effects of Adenosine in Supraventricular Arrhythmias
22. 22.   Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
23. Atrial Fibrillation
24. Atrial Flutter
25. Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia
26. Ventricular Premature Beats
27. Usefulness of Ventricular Premature Beats
28. Aberrant Conduction
29. Ventricular Tachycardia
30. Electrolyte Problems
31. Sinus Node Dysfunction32. Electronic Pacemaker
32. Stress Electrocardiography
33. Atrial Repolarization (Ta) Wave
34. Preexcitation Syndrome

K. Wang MD
Clinical professor of Medicine, Cardiovascular Division, Department of Medicine, Medical School University of Minnesota, USA