Publisher's Synopsis
This book is designed to teach healthcare professionals how to identify the basics of heart electrophysiology, cardiac arrhythmias, and 12 lead ECG. This unique approach has been used in paramedic, physician assistant, nurse practitioner and nursing programs to provide an easy and visual means to learn these important fundamental concepts. Difficult areas such as heart blocks, tachy arrhythmias, pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators are explained in a simple and understandable way. How to read a 12 lead ECG is presented in a step-by-step format making it easy for anyone to identify a STEMI versus conditions that mimic a STEMI. Practice rhythm strips and 12 lead ECGs and used throughout the book to reinforce knowledge gains. The Author has 25 years of experience as a paramedic as well as a physician assistant working in the areas of cardiology and emergency medicine. He has trained thousands of students in a variety of cardiovascular topics.
