Small Animal ECGs (eBook)

Mike Martin holds a Diploma in Veterinary Cardiology and has been an RCVS Recognised Specialist since 1995. He has been an examiner at Certificate and Diploma level for the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. He has been both Honorary Secretary and Chairman of the Veterinary Cardiovascular Society. He has published over 40 scientific peer reviewed papers. He is a recipient of BSAVA awards: in 1993 the Dunkin Award, in 2000 the Melton Award, in 2006 the Petsavers Award and in 2010 the Dunkin & Blaine Awards. He is a frequent CPD lecturer within Europe and has presented his clinical research at Specialist Cardiology meetings in both Europe and the USA.

Preface to third edition vii

About the author ix

Acknowledgements xi

Abbreviations xiii

Part 1: Understanding the electricity of the heart and how it produces an ECG complex 1

1 What is an ECG? 3

2 The electricity of the heart 4

3 Rhythms of sinus origin 10

Part 2: Abnormal electricity of the heart 15

4 Recognising and understanding ectopia 17

5 Ventricular arrhythmias 27

6 Supraventricular arrhythmias 44

7 Abnormalities in the conduction system 54

8 Changes in the P-QRS-Tmorphology 63

Part 3: More advanced electrocardiography 71

9 Understanding the ECG limb lead systems 73

10 Mean electrical axis (MEA) explained 75

11 Intraventricular conduction defects 79

12 Supraventricular arrhythmias: in-depth 86

Part 4: Management, clinical significance and treatment of arrhythmias 95

13 Management of arrhythmias 97

14 Clinical significance and treatment of tachyarrhythmias 102

15 Clinical significance and treatment of bradyarrhythmias 112

Part 5: Recording and interpreting ECGs 119

16 Approach to interpretation of the ECG recording 121

17 Artefacts 124

18 Recording an ECG 130

19 Choosing an ECG recorder 137

20 Ambulatory ECG monitoring 143

Further reading 152

Index 153

"Overall, this book does an excellent job of describing the most common arrhythmias encountered, with easy-to-follow key points highlighted. It is an excellent guide for readers interested in gaining a basic understanding of how to read ECGs and treat patients with arrhythmias." (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 15 June 2016)

I think the book is clear and logical and much loved by the
students.

Dr. Joanna Dukes-McEwan BVMS, MVM, PhD, DVC,
DipECVIM-CA(Cardiology), MRCVS

Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Cardiology, University of
Liverpool



I think it would be difficult to improve the book, in that it
does well what it sets out to do.

Dr. Paul Wotton BVSc, PhD, DVC, MRCVS

Honorary Clinical Fellow, Small Animal Hospital, School of
Veterinary Medicine, University of Glasgow

I have to say I love this book! It manages to simplify the
basics of electrocardiography with clear diagrams and concise
writing.

Yolanda Martinez Pereira LdaVet CertVC DipECVIM-CA (Cardiology)
MRCVS

Lecturer in Veterinary Cardiology, Hospital for Small Animals,
University of Edinburgh

Overall I think this is a great book for GPs and keeping it
simple is key.

Stephen Collins BVetMed DVC MRCVS

RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology, Southern Counties
Veterinary Specialists, Hampshire