TOP MEDICAL BOOKS

Book Description: This volume, written by the leaders in the field, will provide a practical and comprehensive overview of the electrocardiogram (ECG). The ECG remains the most accessible and inexpensive diagnostic tool to evaluate the patient presenting with symptoms suggestive of acute myocardial ischemia. The ECG in Acute Myocardial Infarction and Unstable Angina, written by Drs. Hein Wellens,... Read the story →

Book Description: University of California, San Diego. Self-study worktext presenting a systematic approach to learning ECG interpretation. More than 590 strips to study. Previous edition: Interpretation of the Electrocardiogram (c1990). Wire-spiral binding. DNLM: Arrhythmia–diagnosis. CLICK HERE TO GET THIS BEST MEDICAL BOOK Book Details * Paperback: 375 pages * Publisher: Prentice... Read the story →

Book Description: This guide to the proper use of the ECG in diagnosing acute myocardial infarction puts the combined experience of international authorities at your fingertips for immediate use. In The 12 Lead ECG in ST Elevation MI: A Practical Approach for Clinicians, Drs. Bayés de Luna, Fiol-Sala and Antman supply the practical, specific information you need to determine which patients with... Read the story →

Book Description: This unique 2-in-1 reference presents key information on rhythm strip and 12-lead ECG interpretation in two practical, helpful ways on every page. The wide inner column contains detailed narrative text; the narrow outer column contains brief  bulleted summaries of the same information. This format enables nurses to quickly scan the bulleted points and jump to more in-depth information... Read the story →

Book Description: Nothing is more perplexing to the clinician new to device therapy than having to deal with cardiac electrocardiograms from a device patient. Pacemakers and other implantable cardiac rhythm management devices leave their “imprint” on ECGs and can significantly change what clinicians see – or expect to see. Evaluating paced ECGs can be challenging, yet nowhere is it taught... Read the story →

Book Description: Thomas Jefferson Univ., Philadelphia, PA. Pocket reference describes every known common ECG abnormality and cardiac arrhythmia with a practical and clinical approach. On the left page the abnormality is described and on the right page, a reproduction of the ECG is shown. Includes more than 20 new ECGs. Previous edition: c1995. Landscape format. Softcover. CLICK HERE TO GET THIS... Read the story →

Book Description: This highly respected and famous book is a simple, readable guide to the accurate identification and interpretation o f abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG) patterns, written for medical students, nurses and junior doctors. The emphasis throughout is on the straightforward practical application of the ECG. Generations of medical and health care staff have benefited from its clear-cut... Read the story →

Book Description: This comprehensive text fully explains the use and implications of the electrocardiograph, an invaluable tool to assess cardiac function. It includes anatomy, basic electrophysiology, and analysis techniques. Each arrhythmia is carefully explained using a consistent approach that includes step-by-step analysis, practice, and self-assessment activities. The text is designed not... Read the story →

Book Description: This ECG workbook gives nurses and nursing students the opportunity to practice and perfect their rhythm interpretation skills on more than 600 realistic ECG strips. Introductory text offers a refresher on cardiac anatomy and physiology and ECG basics–electrophysiology, waveforms, lead placement, and steps in interpretation. Subsequent chapters provide in-depth coverage... Read the story →

Book Description: Learn to effectively interpret virtually every ECG you’re likely to encounter in clinical practice – in ten brief lessons The only review book to offer full-sized ECGs throughout (simulating how they appear on tests and in actual practice), this sourcebook is the most sought-after ECG review anywhere, trusted by cardiology fellows, internal medicine residents, and... Read the story →

Book Description: Introducing a new edition of the popular text for medical students, residents, and practitioners on interpreting electrocardiograms in children. Pediatric cardiologists Dr. Myung Park and Dr. Warren Guntheroth teach the vectorial approach to pediatric ECG interpretation in a simple and practical way. How to Read Pediatric ECGs contains over 200 actual size ECG tracings, review... Read the story →

Book Description: Using lighthearted cartoons and mnemonic tools, this easy-to-read guide simplifies and clearly explains the heart and how it works. It covers the principles of ECG interpretation, to help you understand ECG rhythm and its relationship to cardiac electrophysiology. The 2nd edition features two new chapters on normal sinus rhythm and idioventricular rhythms. Over 100 NCLEX® examination-style... Read the story →

Book Description Widely considered the optimal electrocardiography reference for practicing physicians, and consistently rated as the best choice on the subject for board preparation, this is an ideal source for mastering the fundamental principles and clinical applications of ECG. The 6th edition captures all of the latest knowledge in the field, including expanded and updated discussions of pediatric... Read the story →

Book Description The reading of ECGs should be relatively straightforward since cardiac conditions are characterized by regular electrical patterns Nonetheless, the ECG causes problems to student and physician alike. Romeo Vecht has assembled into one volume 350 ECGs, explaining each one in detail, together with tables depicting the latest information on drug management. This clear approach should... Read the story →

Book Description ECGs make up a significant part of the internal medicine and cardiology specialty board exams, and this is the perfect book to help you prepare. In this comprehensive volume, Dr Phibbs explains how to differentiate among ECG rhythms and describes the identifying principles of commonly confused rhythm readings. Pearls and tips for recognizing rhythm problems and common pitfalls... Read the story →

Book Description Fast and Easy ECGs: A Self-Paced Learning Program brings the classroom to the student! Organized using the 5-step interpretation approach, concepts are taught with a combination of repetition, anatomical and physiological understanding of the dysrhythmias and practice. Stimulating sidebars highlight key concepts and provide instructor notes, critical thinking questions, and clinical... Read the story →

Book Description The Complete Guide to ECGs has been developed as a unique and practical means for physicians, physicians-in-training, and other medical professionals to improve their ECG interpretation skills. The highly interactive format and comprehensive scope of information are also ideally suited for physicians preparing for the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Cardiovascular Disease... Read the story →

Book Description: A collection of 200 high quality ECGs (Electrocardiogram’s) that cover the entire spectrum of emergency electrocardiography. The first half of the book represents an intermediate level of difficulty and is ideal for residents in training and for the emergency medicine board review. The second half contains more advanced ECGs and will challenge even the most seasoned emergency... Read the story →

Book Description: Vividly illustrated in color, this text presents a simplified and interactive format for rapid comprehension. Emphasizes understanding rather than memorizing. Previous edition: c1996. For students. Softcover. Book Details: Paperback: 368 pages Publisher: Cover Publishing Company; 6 edition (October 15, 2000) Language: English ISBN-10: 0912912065 ISBN-13: 978-0912912066 Product... Read the story →

Book Description: This book offers 150 12-lead ECGs and rhythm strips, each with a clinical case history and question. The full ECG is reproduced and a study of it with the case history should be enough to give an answer. On the back the case is examined, with a description of the main features of the ECG along with a clinical interpretation and a “what to do” section. The cases are... Read the story →