Understanding EKGs: A Practical Approach, 4th Edition

Understanding EKGs: A Practical Approach, Fourth Edition, takes a 5-step approach to EKG interpretation. Offering a straightforward presentation of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, this edition includes expanded graphics as well as rhythm strip examples with answers based on the popular 5-step approach. Review questions and review strips at the end of each chapter reinforce learning. Plus, a chapter dedicated to the assessment and management of the patient with cardiovascular emergencies is included in this fourth edition. This text is perfect for courses in EMS, nursing, cardiovascular emergencies, and monitor tech training.

Chapter 1 The Anatomy of the Heart: Structure Chapter 2 Cardiovascular Physiology: Function Chapter 3 Basic Electrophysiology Chapter 4 The Electrical Conduction System Chapter 5 The Electrocardiogram Chapter 6Interpretation of an EKG Strip Chapter 7 Introducing the Sinus Rhythms Chapter 8 Introducing the Atrial Rhythms Chapter 9Introducing the Junctional Rhythms Chapter 10 Introducing the Ventricular Rhythms Chapter 11 Introducing the Heart Block Rhythms Chapter 12 Introducing the Pacemaker Rhythms Chapter 13 Assessment and Treatment of the Patient with Cardiac Emergencies Chapter 14 More Review QuestionsChapter 15 Review EKG Strips Appendix 1 Answers to Review Questions: Chapters 1—14 Appendix 2Answers to Review Strips: Chapter 15