Pocket reference on ECG. James S., Nelson K.

The book is written by practicing cardiologists and can be used as a short and visual directory on the ECG. It discusses in detail the features of manifestations of brady - and tachyarrhythmias, heart blocks; The original method of “six steps” is presented, the analysis of the heart rhythm, which allows the interpretation of the ECG in conditions of time deficiency.

The worthy place is given to the supporting signs of ischemia and myocardial infarction and their differential diagnosis. Separate chapters are devoted to the characteristics of the ECG for hereditary pathologies (Brugada syndrome, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, arrhythmogenic dysplasia of the right ventricle) and ECG changes in the presence of implantable cardiological devices. The chapter is of exceptional importance in the normal ECG options and its non -specific changes, which often even be at an end -to -end experienced cardiologists, causing diagnostic errors (mainly towards hyperdiagnosis).

The reference is equipped with a large number of illustrations (real ECGs, schemes). The publication is intended for young doctors, residents, medical university students, as well as any specialist who needs a reliable and brief reference book on the interpretation of the ECG.