Main description:

Now in full color and updated to reflect the 2010 ECC guidelines, Huszar's Basic Dysrhythmias and Acute Coronary Syndromes, 4th Edition is structured to match the order in which you learn specific skills: ECG components are presented first, followed by information on how to interpret ECGs to arrive at a diagnosis. More complex material follows basic skills, with advanced sections at the end. Packaged with a free companion CD with 200 practice rhythms and a free heart rate ruler, this edition has been updated throughout and comes loaded with extras designed to enhance your learning.

Contents:

1. Updated! Anatomy and Physiology of the Heart
2. Updated! The ECG: Basic Components and Lead Monitoring
3. Updated! Components of the Electrocardiogram
4. Updated! ECG Interpretation: Rhythm Determination
5. Updated! Sinus Rhythms
6. Updated! Atrial Dysrhythmias
7. Updated! Junctional Dysrhythmias
8. Updated! Ventricular Dysrhythmias
9. Updated! Atrioventricular Heart Blocks
10. Updated! Clinical Significance and Dysrhythmias
11. Updated! The 12-lead Electrocardiogram
12. Updated! Electrical Axes and Vectors
13. Updated! Bundle Branch and Fascicular Blocks
14. New! Pacemaker Rhythm Management
15. Updated! Misc ECG Changes Other Assorted ECG Findings
16. Expanded! Acute Coronary Syndromes
17. Expanded! Diagnostic ECG Changes in Specific Myocardial Infarctions
18. Expanded! Signs and Symptoms of Acute Coronary Syndromes
19. Completely revised! Management of Acute Coronary Syndromes

Appendix A: Methods of Determining the QRS Axis

Appendix B: Chapter Review Question Answer Keys

Appendix C: Dysrhythmia Interpretation: Self-Assessment

Appendix D: Self-Assessment Answer Keys

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