ECG Interpretation: From Pathophysiology to Clinical Application

Preface

Table of contents

Part I Basic electrophysiology and electrocardiography

Cardiac anatomy and electrophysiology

Physics of electrocardiography

The normal electrocardiogram

Part II Abnormal depolarization

Chamber enlargement

Conduction abnormalities in the His-Purkinje tissue

Part III Abnormal repolarization

Ventricular repolarization: T waves and U waves

ST segment elevation and other ECG findings in myocardial infarction

ST segment elevation not associated with myocardial infarction

Part IV Arrhythmias

Premature beats

Bradycardia

Supraventricular tachycardia

Wide complex tachycardia

Pacemakers

Part V ``Putting it all together''

Analyzing ECGs: Methods, techniques, and identifying abnormalities

Analyzing ECGs: Putting it together with case studies

Electrolyte disorders

Orphans

Appendix

Extra practice``So you're a glutton for punishment''

Index