Basic Arrhythmias, 8th edition
- Gail Walraven
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CHAPTER 1
- Electrophysiology
- Self-Instructional Unit
- Electrical vs. Mechanical Function
- Sodium Pump
- Polarization, Depolarization
- Conduction System
- Inherent Rates
- Irritability, Escape
- Nervous System Influence
- Key Points
- Self-Test
CHAPTER 2
- Waves and Measurements
- Self-Instructional Unit
- Introduction
- Electrodes
- Rule of Electrical Flow
- Monitoring Leads
- Graph Paper
- Voltage Measurements
- Time Measurements
- Cardiac Cycle
- Waves, Intervals, Segments
- P Wave and PRI
- QRS Complex
- ST Segment and T Wave
- Measurements
- Artifact, Interference
- Refractory Periods
- Key Points
- Self-Test
- Practice Strips (Part I)
- Practice Strips (Part II)
- Answers for Practice Strips (Part I)
- Answers for Practice Strips (Part II)
CHAPTER 3
- Analyzing EKG Rhythm Strips
- Self-Instructional Unit
- Analysis Format
- Regularity
- Rate
- P Waves
- PR Intervals and QRS Complexes
- Role of the AV Node
- Ventricular vs. Supraventricular
- Key Points
- Self-Test
- Practice Strips (Part I)
- Practice Strips (Part II)
CHAPTER 4
- Sinus Rhythms
- Self-Instructional Unit
- Introduction
- Normal Sinus Rhythm
- Sinus Bradycardia
- Sinus Tachycardia
- Sinus Arrhythmia
- Review
- Key Points
- Self-Test
- Practice Strips
- Interpretation of Chapter 3 Rhythm Strips
CHAPTER 5
- Atrial Rhythms
- Self-Instructional Unit
- Atrial Rhythms
- Wandering Pacemaker
- Ectopics
- Premature Atrial Complex
- Atrial Tachycardia
- Atrial Flutter
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Key Points
- Self-Test
- Practice Strips
CHAPTER 6
- Junctional Rhythms
- Self-Instructional Unit
- Junctional Pacemaker
- Junctional P Wave
- Premature Junctional Complex
- Junctional Escape Rhythm
- Junctional Tachycardia
- Accelerated Junctional Rhythm
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Key Points
- Self-Test
- Practice Strips
CHAPTER 7
- Heart Blocks
- Self-Instructional Unit
- Conduction through the AV Node
- Heart Blocks
- First-Degree Heart Block
- Second-Degree Heart Blocks
- Type II Second-Degree Heart Block
- Wenckebach (Type I Second-Degree Heart Block)
- Third-Degree Heart Block (Complete Heart Block)
- Key Points
- Self-Test
- Practice Strips
CHAPTER 8
- Ventricular Rhythms
- Self-Instructional Unit
- Ventricular Rhythms
- Premature Ventricular Complex (PVC)
- Unifocal vs. Multifocal
- R on T Phenomenon
- Runs and Couplets
- Grouped Beating
- Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Idioventricular Rhythm
- Asystole
- Key Points
- Self-Test
- Practice Strips
CHAPTER 9
- Practice Makes Perfect
- Introduction
- Practice Strips
CHAPTER 10
- Final Challenge
- Introduction
- Self-Test
- Answers to Self-Test
APPENDICES
- Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology
- Pathophysiology and Clinical Implications of Arrhythmias
- 12-Lead Electrocardiography
- Basic 12-Lead Interpretation
- Pacemakers
Glossary
Index of Practice Strips by Rhythm Names
Subject Index
Flash Cards