The ECG is one of the most widely available diagnostic tests used in clinical practice today.
This book is intended to build upon the topics covered in Starting to Read ECGs: The Basics
thus allowing the reader to enhance their previous knowledge. Additional topics covered include
a detailed look at calculating cardiac axis an area often considered difficult to grasp and
alternative methods such as the various ways the heart rate can be calculated the different
criteria for determining LVH. Technical details about specific cardiac conditions how to
interpret pediatric ECGs and the effect of medical devices on the ECG will also be discussed.
Plentiful diagrams tables and colour images used throughout to illustrate complex points in a
simple and easy to understand way. The key facts section at the end of each chapter highlights
the most important information and summary tables are provided to allow the book to be used as
a quick reference guide. Each chapter will contain a mind map for revision and to aid dyslexic
learners practice questions and a few practice ECGs to consolidate the readers knowledge.The
book tells the practitioner what they need to know clinically and doesn't assume any prior
knowledge. It is ideal for junior doctors and clinicians nurses paramedics students and
health care professionals involved in the recording of 12-lead ECGs.
