Arrhythmia essentials

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.

Concise, compact, fully-illustrated and easy to read, Arrhythmia Essentials, 2nd Edition provides detailed, practical information on recognizing and treating heart rhythm disturbances for clinicians with any level of expertise. 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 - all in a convenient, softcover volume that's perfect for on-the-go reference.