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 1 Wandering Pacemaker 1 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 1 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 2 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 2 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
APPENDIX A
Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology
APPENDIX B
Pathophysiology and Clinical Implications of Arrhythmias
APPENDIX C
12-Lead Electrocardiography
APPENDIX D
Basic 12-Lead Interpretation
APPENDIX E
Pacemakers
Glossary
Index of Practice Strips by Rhythm Names
Subject Index
Flash Cards
