The second edition of this book provides an overview of electrocardiography from a pathophysiological basis. Refreshed with color illustrations, it incorporates new anatomic and electrophysiologic information as well as updated material on clinical applications of the electrocardiogram (ECG).

Intended as a reference for students with a basic understanding of the ECG, the book’s focus is to provide the fundamental anatomic and electrophysiologic processes that lead to ECG changes rather than simple pattern recognition. Each chapter has key points and questions with comprehensive explanations so that the reader can assess their understanding of the contents. It can be utilized as a guide – chapter by chapter – or read cover to cover for a complete overview. Case studies are included at the end of the book that integrate the multiple principles of electrocardiography.

The Second Edition of ECG Interpretation: From Pathophysiology to Clinical Application is anessential text for medical students, residents, fellows, physicians, and nurses in cardiology and clinical cardiac electrophysiology.

Abnormal depolarization and repolarization
Clinical cardiac electrophysiology
ECG differential diagnosis
ECG interpretation
ECG interpretation and pathophysiology
ECG pathophysiology
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Electrocardiography
Electrophysiology
Pathophysiology of arrhythmias
Physiology of coronary artery disease

• Introduction to ECG
• Basic Cardiac Electrophysiology
• ECG Equipment and Lead Placement
• Understanding the ECG Waveform
• Normal ECG Parameters
• Systematic Approach to ECG Interpretation
• Rate and Rhythm Analysis
• Axis Determination
• Chamber Enlargement and Hypertrophy
• Conduction Abnormalities
• Ischemia and Infarction
• Electrolyte Imbalances and Drug Effects
• Arrhythmias
• ECG in Special Conditions
• Common ECG Pitfalls and Artifacts
• Case Studies and Practice ECGs
• Summary and Review
• Appendices

• Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Jacksonville, USA

  Fred Kusumoto

Book Title
ECG Interpretation

Book Subtitle
From Pathophysiology to Clinical Application

Authors
Fred Kusumoto

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-40341-6

eBook Packages
Medicine, Medicine (R0)

Softcover ISBN
978-3-030-40340-9
Published: 03 April 2020

eBook ISBN
978-3-030-40341-6
Published: 02 April 2020

Edition Number
2

Number of Pages
XVII, 359

Number of Illustrations
252 b/w illustrations, 63 illustrations in colour

Topics
Cardiology