MyLab BRADY with Pearson eText Access Card for Basic Arrhythmias

CHAPTER 1

Electrophysiology
Self-Instructional Unit


Electrical vs. Mechanical Function
Sodium Pump
Polarization, Depolarization
Conduction System
Inherent Rates
Irritability, Escape
Nervous System Influence


Key Points
Self-Test

CHAPTER 2

Waves and Measurements
Self-Instructional Unit


Introduction
Electrodes
Rule of Electrical Flow
Monitoring Leads
Graph Paper
Voltage Measurements
Time Measurements
Cardiac Cycle
Waves, Intervals, Segments
P Wave and PRI
QRS Complex
ST Segment and T Wave
Measurements
Artifact, Interference
Refractory Periods


Key Points
Self-Test
Practice Strips (Part I)
Practice Strips (Part II)
Answers for Practice Strips (Part I)
Answers for Practice Strips (Part II)

CHAPTER 3

Analyzing EKG Rhythm Strips
Self-Instructional Unit


Analysis Format
Regularity
Rate
P Waves
PR Intervals and QRS Complexes
Role of the AV Node
Ventricular vs. Supraventricular


Key Points
Self-Test
Practice Strips (Part I)
Practice Strips (Part II)

CHAPTER 4

Sinus Rhythms
Self-Instructional Unit


Introduction
Normal Sinus Rhythm
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinus Arrhythmia
Review


Key Points
Self-Test
Practice Strips
Interpretation of Chapter 3 Rhythm Strips

CHAPTER 5

Atrial Rhythms
Self-Instructional Unit


Atrial Rhythms
Wandering Pacemaker
Ectopics
Premature Atrial Complex
Atrial Tachycardia
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Fibrillation


Key Points
Self-Test
Practice Strips

CHAPTER 6

Junctional Rhythms
Self-Instructional Unit


Junctional Pacemaker
Junctional P Wave
Premature Junctional Complex
Junctional Escape Rhythm
Junctional Tachycardia
Accelerated Junctional Rhythm
Supraventricular Tachycardia


Key Points
Self-Test
Practice Strips

CHAPTER 7

Heart Blocks
Self-Instructional Unit


Conduction through the AV Node
Heart Blocks
First-Degree Heart Block
Second-Degree Heart Blocks
Type II Second-Degree Heart Block
Wenckebach (Type I Second-Degree Heart Block)
Third-Degree Heart Block (Complete Heart Block)


Key Points
Self-Test
Practice Strips

CHAPTER 8

Ventricular Rhythms
Self-Instructional Unit


Ventricular Rhythms
Premature Ventricular Complex (PVC)
Unifocal vs. Multifocal
R on T Phenomenon
Runs and Couplets
Grouped Beating
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ventricular Fibrillation
Idioventricular Rhythm
Asystole


Key Points
Self-Test
Practice Strips

CHAPTER 9

Practice Makes Perfect
Introduction
Practice Strips

CHAPTER 10

Final Challenge
Introduction
Self-Test
Answers to Self-Test

APPENDICES

Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology
Pathophysiology and Clinical Implications of Arrhythmias
12-Lead Electrocardiography
Basic 12-Lead Interpretation
Pacemakers

Glossary

Index of Practice Strips by Rhythm Names

Subject Index

Flash Cards