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Record Nr.

UNISA996205988903316

Autore

Martin Mike W. S

Titolo

Small animal ECGs [[electronic resource] ] : an introductory guide / / Mike Martin

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Oxford ; ; Ames, Iowa, : Blackwell Pub., 2007

ISBN

1-118-69092-3

1-281-31903-1

9786611319038

0-470-69208-1

0-470-69137-9

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (138 p.)

Disciplina

636.089/61207547

636.08961207547

Soggetti

Veterinary electrocardiography

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 119) and index.

Nota di contenuto

What is an ECG? -- The electricity of the heart -- Rhythms of sinus origin -- Recognising and understanding ectopia -- Arrhythmias associated with ectopia --Abnormalities of the conduction system -- Changes in the P-QRS-T morphology --Understanding the ECG limb lead systems -- Mean electrical axis explained -- Intraventricular conduction defects -- Some additional arrhythmias -- Management of arrhythmias -- Treatment of arrhythmias -- Pacemakers -- Approach to the interpretation of the ECG recording -- Artifacts -- Recording an ECG -- Choosing an ECG recorder.

Sommario/riassunto

This book provides all the information that veterinarians need when using electrocardiography techniques for the first time. It is aimed squarely at the beginner, and is designed specifically for ease of use. It includes not only ECG tracings, but also clear and simple explanatory diagrams that accompany the text.     Written by a Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology New chapters on the management and treatment of arrhythmias and on choosing an ECG recorder Suitable for all veterinary professionals, including practitioners, veterinary students, nurses and techn