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Record Nr.

UNINA9910583349403321

Autore

Olshansky Brian

Titolo

Arrhythmia essentials / / Brian Olshansky [and three others]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : , : Elsevier, , 2017

©2017

ISBN

9780323415248

Edizione

[Second edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (iv, 426 pages) : illustrations

Disciplina

16.1/28

Soggetti

Arrhythmia

Arrhythmias, Cardiac

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Sinus node : normal and abnormal rhythms -- Bradyarrhythmias : conduction system abnormalities -- Ectopic complexes and rhythms -- Tachycardia -- Supraventricular tachyarrhythmias -- Ventricular tachyarrhythmias -- Cardiac pacing and pacemaker rhythms -- Implantable cardioverter defibrillators -- Drug effects and electrolyte disorders -- Athletes and arrhythmias -- Evaluation of the patient with suspected arrhythmias -- Treatment of arrhythmias -- Management of arrhythmias in pregnancy.

Sommario/riassunto

The author team, led by renowned authority in cardiac electrophysiology, Dr. Brian Olshansky, guides you skillfully through the different types of arrhythmias and how they present on ECGs. You'll find specific examples of each arrhythmia, numerous algorithms to facilitate an approach to arrhythmia diagnosis and management, updates on medical therapy, and indications for implantable rhythm management devices and ablation. New to this Edition: Offers new coverage of managing arrhythmias during pregnancy and expanded information on athletes and arrhythmias, Incorporates recommendations based on recent published guidelines. -- Publisher