ECG Made Easy (6^th Ed.)

An ECG, or electrocardiogram, is a simple test that records the rhythm and electrical activity of the heart. It is commonly used to detect abnormal heart rhythms and investigate the cause of chest pains. It is important for clinicians to recognise and interpret ECG patterns accurately to ensure correct diagnosis and effective treatment.

The sixth edition of ECG Made Easy has been fully revised to provide trainees and clinicians with the latest advances in the field.

Beginning with an overview of ECG terms, leads and normal values, the following sections present numerous abnormal ECG readings and the resulting diagnoses. The book concludes with interesting cases diagnosed with ECG as well as instruction on how to effectively report ECG findings.

This updated edition includes a new chapter covering the use of ECG in a patient fitted with a pacemaker.

Each chapter features illustrative diagrams, graphs and tables. The book includes online access to supplementary videos detailing the basics of electrocardiography.

Key Points

• Fully revised, new edition presenting latest advances in ECG
• Features new chapter on ECG with a pacemaker
• Includes online access to supplementary videos on ECG techniques
• Previous edition (9789386150219) published in 2016

1. Nomenclature of ECG Deflections
2. Electrocardiographic Leads
3. Electrocardiography Grid and Normal Values
4. Determination of Electrical Axis
5. Determination of Heart Rate
6. Abnormalities of the P Wave
7. Abnormalities of QRS Complex
8. Abnormalities of the T Wave
9. Abnormalities of the U Wave
10. Abnormalities of PR Segment
11. Abnormalities of ST Segment
12. Abnormalities of PR Interval
13. Abnormalities of QT Interval
14. Premature Beats in Regular Rhythm
15. Pauses during Regular Rhythm
16. Fast Regular Rhythm with Narrow QRS
17. Normal Regular Rhythm with Narrow QRS
18. Fast Irregular Rhythm with Narrow QRS
19. Fast Regular Rhythm with Wide QRS
20. Normal Regular Rhythm with Wide QRS
21. Fast Irregular Rhythm with Bizarre QRS
22. Slow Regular Rhythm with Narrow QRS
23. Slow Irregular Rhythm with Narrow QRS
24. Slow Regular Rhythm with Wide QRS
25. ECG in Patient on Pacemaker
26. Interesting Cases Diagnosed by ECG
27. How to Report an ECG
28. ECG Findings in Specific Situations

Index

Atul Luthra MBBS MD DNB
Diplomate National Board of Medicine, Physician, Cardiologist and Diabetologist, New Delhi, India