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Record Nr.

UNISA996212364003316

Autore

Surawicz Borys <1917->

Titolo

Chou's electrocardiography in clinical practice [[electronic resource] ] : adult and pediatric / / Borys Surawicz, Timothy K. Knilans

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Philadelphia, PA, : Saunders/Elsevier, c2008

ISBN

1-4377-1102-2

Edizione

[6th ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (747 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

KnilansTimothy K

ChouTe-Chuan <1922->

Disciplina

616.1/207547

616.1207547

Soggetti

Electrocardiography - Interpretation

Heart - Diseases - Diagnosis

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 and index.

Nota di contenuto

Front Cover; Chou's Electrocardiography In Clinical Practice; Copyright Page; Dedication; Preface; Contributing Authors; Contents; SECTION I: ADULT ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY; Chapter 1. Normal Electrocardiogram: Origin and Description; Origin of the Electrocardiogram; Methods of Recording; Normal ECG; Common Normal Variants; References; Chapter 2. Atrial Abnormalities; Atrial Depolarization; Right Atrial Abnormalities; Left Atrial Abnormality; Biatrial Enlargement: Diagnostic Criteria; Atrial Enlargement in the Presence of Atrial Fibrillation; Atrial Repolarization; Summary; References

Chapter 3. Ventricular EnlargementLeft Ventricular Enlargement (Hypertrophy and Dilation); Right Ventricular Hypertrophy and Dilation; Combined Ventricular Hypertrophy; References; Chapter 4. Left Bundle Branch Block; Recognition of Myocardial Ischemia and Myocardial Infarction in the Presence of LBBB; Functional Bundle Branch Block; References; Chapter 5. Right Bundle Branch Block; Complete Right Bundle Branch Block; Incomplete Right Bundle Branch Block; References; Chapter 6. Other Intraventricular Conduction Disturbances; Fascicular Blocks

Bilateral, Bifascicular, and Trifascicular Bundle Branch BlockIntraventricular Conduction Disturbances Associated with Myocardial Infarction and Periinfarction Block; Nonspecific



Intraventricular Conduction Disturbances; References; Chapter 7. Acute Ischemia: Electro cardiographic Patterns; Systolic and Diastolic Currents of Injury; Depression and Elevation of the ST Segment; PQ Segment Elevation and Depression; Localization of ST Segment Elevation and Reciprocal ST Segment Depression; References

Chapter 8. Myocardial Infarction and Electrocardiographic Patterns Simulating Myocardial InfarctionMyocardial Infarction; Evolution of ECG Patterns for Acute Q Wave MI; Thrombolytic Treatment and Primary Angioplasty in Acute MI; Sensitivity and Specificity of the ECG; ECG Abnormalities Simulating MI; References; Chapter 9. Non-Q Wave Myocardial Infarction, Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction, Unstable Angina Pectoris, Myocardial Ischemia; Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI); Non-Q Wave Myocardial Infarction (NQMI); Unstable Angina Pectoris (UAP)

Repolarization Abnormalities Simulating Myocardial IschemiaT Wave Abnormalities; Silent Myocardial Ischemia; Atrial Infarction; References; Chapter 10.  Stress Test; Introduction; Indications and Contraindications; Safety of the Exercise Test; Graded Exercise Test; Blood Pressure Response to Exercise; Heart Rate Response to Exercise; Cardiac Auscultation; Recording Techniques; Diagnostic Accuracy of the Exercise Test in CAD: Sensitivity and Specificity of the Conventional Criteria; Predictive Value of a Test Result; Criteria for a Positive Exercise Test

Positive Exercise Tests in the Absence of Obstructive CAD

Sommario/riassunto

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 rhythm problems, pacemakers, stress testing, implantable cardiodefibrillator devices, and much more. It's the perfect book to turn to for clear and clinically relevant guidance on all of today's ECG applications