Rapid Review of ECG: Self-Assessment Questions, Case Studies and Clinical Correlation (2024)

By: Tapas Kumar Koley

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Synopsis: This book makes for great reading and easy comprehension of ECG - at your pace! It is written mainly for students and family practitioners. The topics are covered using high-quality ECG tracings, summary boxes, and informative colored diagrams. The book starts with the fundamentals of electrocardiography and acquaints the reader with common electrocardiographs seen in coronary care units and also indoor and outdoor settings of hospitals. Divided into short 30 chapters, this book covers all the essential aspects, including electrophysiology, regular waves and complexes, electrical axis determination, and various abnormalities, including hypertrophy, myocardial ischemia, infarction, conduction disturbances, the effect of drugs and electrolytes, and cardiac arrhythmias. One can learn a topic in 12-15 minutes! The proposed book will empower readers and guide them through the challenges associated with learning the art of interpretation of ECGs ‐ providing readers the knowledge, the skills, and most importantly, the confidence necessary to make informed decisions, both at the examination hall as well as the bedside of the patient.