Chou's Electrocardiography in Clinical Practice : Adult and Pediatric

Widely considered the optimal electrocardiography reference for practicing physicians, and consistently rated as the best choice on the subject for board preparation, this is an ideal source for mastering the fundamental principles and clinical applications of ECG. The 6th edition captures all of the latest knowledge in the field, including expanded and updated discussions of pediatric rhythm problems, pacemakers, stress testing, implantable cardiodefibrillator devices, and much more. It's the perfect book to turn to for clear and clinically relevant guidance on all of today's ECG applications.Comprehensively and expertly describes how to capture and interpret all normal and abnormal ECG findings in adults and children.Features the expertise of internationally recognized authorities on electrocardiography, for advanced assistance in mastering the subtle but critical nuances of this complex diagnostic modality. Features new chapters on pediatric electrocardiography that explore rhythm problems associated with pediatric obesity, heart failure, and athletic activity. Presents a new chapter on recording and interpreting heart rhythms in patients with pacemakers.Includes new material on interpreting ECG findings associated with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators.Provides fully updated coverage on the increased importance of ECGs in stress testing.

this Text Presents Basic And Clinical Knowledge Of Adult And Pediatric Electrocardiography (ecg). Coverage Includes Pericarditis And Cardiac Surgery, Atrial And Atrioventricular Rhythms, Ventricular Arrhythmias, Effects Of Drugs On The Ecg, And T-wave Abnormalities. For This Fifth Edition, 27 Chapters In The Adult Section Have Been Totally Revised, And Some 1,000 References Have Been Added. Main Areas Of Expansion Include The Role Of The Ecg In The Diagnosis And Treatment Of Patients With Ischemic Heart Disease, And Changes In The Classification And Treatment Of Cardiac Arrhythmias. The Book Is Written By Two New Authors Who Retain Original Author Chou's Practice Of Expressing Opinions Based On Personal Experience.

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reviewer:carlos D Giraldo, Md(ochsner Clinic Foundation)
description:leading Experts In Adult And Pediatric Electrocardiography Provide This Timely Update To The 2001 Edition.
purpose:this Book Provides A Foundation To Understand The Genesis Of Diverse Ecg Patterns. The Authors Wanted To Update Readers On Clinical Advances In St- Elevation Myocardial Infarction, Non-st-elevation Myocardial Infarction, Stress Testing, Qt Intervals, And Pacemaker. They Also Sought To Update The Area Of Pediatric Arrhythmias.
audience:medical Students, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Physicians In Training, And Practicing Clinicians Are The Intended Audience.
features:the Book Thoroughly Reviews Adult And Pediatric Electrocardiography With An Emphasis On The Clinical Manifestations Of Disease And The Scientific Basis For The Electrocardiogram. New Chapters Cover Icd And Pacemaker Tracings With Expanded Coverage On Stress Testing. New Sections Explore The Rhythm Problems Associated With Pediatric Obesity, Heart Failure, And Athletics.
assessment:the Authors Have Created A Useful New Edition That Is An Indispensable Reference Source For Ecg Principles And Applications. It Delivers Clinically Relevant Guidance On All Of Today's Electrocardiographic Applications, Provides Many Useful Illustrations, And Is Full Of Sample Ecgs.

Widely considered the optimal electrocardiography reference for practicing physicians, and consistently rated as the best choice on the subject for board preparation, this is an ideal source for mastering the fundamental principles and clinical applications of ECG. The 6th edition captures all of the latest knowledge in the field, including expanded and updated discussions of pediatric rhythm problems, pacemakers, stress testing, implantable cardiodefibrillator devices, and much more. It's the perfect book to turn to for clear and clinically relevant guidance on all of today2s ECG applications. Comprehensively and expertly describes how to capture and interpret all normal and abnormal ECG findings in adults and children. Features the expertise of internationally recognized authorities on electrocardiography, for advanced assistance in mastering the subtle but critical nuances of this complex diagnostic modality. Widely considered the optimal electrocardiography reference for practicing physicians, and consistently rated as the best choice on the subject for board preparation, a source for learning the fundamental principles and clinical applications of ECG. This editon captures the latest knowledge in the field, including expanded and updated discussions of pediatric rhythm problems, pacemakers, stress testing, implantable cardiodefibrillator devices, and much more Presents an introduction to the study of electrocardiography. This title guides you in capturing and interpreting ECGs, with an eye towards clinical correlation for easy application to your practice. It includes content on pediatric ECGs, implantable cardiodefibrillators, and pacemakers.