EKG Plain and Simple

Introduction PART I. THE BASICS 1. Coronary Anatomy and Physiology 2. Electrophysiology 3. Lead Morphology and Placement 4. Technical Aspects of the EKG 5. Calculating Heart Rate 6. How to Interpret a Rhythm Strip 7. Rhythms Originating in the Sinus Node 8. Rhythms Originating in the Atria 9. Rhythms Originating in the AV Junction 10. Rhythms Originating in the Ventricles 11. AV Blocks 12. Rhythm Practice Strips PART II. ADVANCED CONCEPTS 13. How to Interpret a 12-Lead EKG 14. Myocardial Infarction 15. 12-Lead EKG Practice 16. Medications and Electrical Therapy 17. Diagnostic Electrocardiography 18. Putting It All Together: Critical Thinking Scenarios APPENDIX Answers to Skills Practice Questions, End-of-Practice Quizzes, and Critical Thinking Exercises Questions Glossary Glossary of Abbreviations Index