Arrhythmia Recognition: The Art of Interpretation, Second Edition teaches students of all levels – including nurses, physician assistants, cardiovascular technicians, allied health professionals, paramedics, medical students, and physicians – how to interpret a rhythm strip using foundational concepts and a step-by-step approach. Presented in an unintimidating, conversational writing style, Arrhythmia Recognition: The Art of Interpretation facilitates understanding of this complex subject. This text is appropriate for anyone who wishes to learn how to accurately interpret arrhythmias. Students gain a solid understanding of electrophysiology and pathophysiologic mechanisms in the heart, and learn how to apply this knowledge to the rhythm strip. TheSecond Edition is also an excellent reference text for instructors who wish to expand their knowledge of arrhythmia interpretation.

This edition includes full coverage of wide-complex tachycardias in four chapters: the basics, the criteria, the approach, and a chapter on synthesis/interpretation, presented in a case study format. Beginner's Perspective boxes written by someone new to arrhythmia recognition provide tips and insight on how to approach the material as a beginner. This edition also includes chapter objectives written to Bloom's taxonomy.

Digital Learning tools are included at a Companion Website included with the purchase of each new print copy of Arrhythmia Recognition: The Art of Interpretation, Second Edition. An access code to the website provides to a wealth of information to help students gauge understanding and study more effectively, including animations, high-yield chapters, key term flashcards, and learning objectives.

Section 1 Introduction to Arrhythmia Recognition
Chapter 1 Anatomy and Basic Physiology
Chapter 2 Electrophysiology
Chapter 3 Paper, Tools, and Calculating Rates
Chapter 4 Vectors and the Basic Beat
Chapter 5 Introduction to 12-Lead ECGs
Chapter 6 Electrocardiography and Arrhythmia Recognition
Chapter 7 How to Interpret a Rhythm Strip
Section 2 Sinus Rhythms
Chapter 8 Normal Sinus Rhythm
Chapter 9 Sinus Bradycardia
Chapter 10 Sinus Tachycardia
Chapter 11 Sinus Arrhythmia
Chapter 12 Sinus Blocks, Pauses, and Arrests
Section 2 Self-Test
Section 3 Atrial Rhythms
Chapter 13 Premature Atrial Contraction
Chapter 14 Ectopic Atrial Rhythm
Chapter 15 Focal Atrial Tachycardia
Chapter 16 Focal Atrial Tachycardia with Block
Chapter 17 Wandering Atrial Pacemaker
Chapter 18 Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia
Chapter 19 Atrial Flutter
Chapter 20 Atrial Fibrillation
Section 3 Self-Test
Section 4 Junctional Rhythms
Chapter 21 Introduction to Junctional Rhythms
Chapter 22 Premature Junctional Contraction
Chapter 23 Junctional Rhythm
Chapter 24 Rapid Junctional Rhythms
Chapter 25 AV Nodal Reentry Tachycardia
Chapter 26 AV Reentry Tachycardia
Chapter 27 Narrow-Complex Supraventricular Tachycardia
Chapter 28 Atrioventricular Block
Section 4 Self-Test
Section 5 Ventricular Rhythms
Chapter 29 Introduction to Ventricular Rhythms
Chapter 30 Premature Ventricular Contraction
Chapter 31 Ventricular Escape and Idioventricular Rhythms
Chapter 32 Ventricular Tachycardia
Chapter 33 Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia and Torsade de Pointes
Chapter 34 Wide-Complex Tachycardia: The Basics
Chapter 35 Wide-Complex Tachycardia: The Approach
Chapter 36 Wide-Complex Tachycardia: Criteria
Chapter 37 Wide-Complex Tachycardia: Putting It All Together
Chapter 38 Ventricular Fibrillation and Asystole
Section 5 Self-Test
Section 6 Additional Rhythms and Information
Chapter 39 Artificially Paced Rhythms
Chapter 40 Putting It All Together
Section 7 Final Tests
Final Test 1
Final Test 1 Answers
Final Test 2
Final Test 2 Answers
Appendix Chapter Review Answers
Appendix Acronyms
Appendix Glossary
Appendix ECG Index
Appendix Index

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