The 12 Lead Ecg In Acute Coronary Syndromes

Simplify ECGs! Using an easy-to-understand, step-by-step approach and conversational tone, The 12-Lead ECG in Acute Coronary Syndromes, 4th Edition describes the process of 12-lead ECG interpretation for accurate recognition and effective treatment of ACS. This new edition has been streamlined to emphasize practice and explanation. It shows you how to determine the likelihood of ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) versus other causes of ST elevation. It covers innovative technology and evolving paradigms in ECG interpretation, such as the Cabrera format, which sequences impulse generation in a logical anatomic progression. In addition, over 100 practice ECGs—more than 25 of which are new—help test your knowledge. Written by two well-known educators—Tim Phalen, a paramedic, and Barbara Aehlert, an experienced nurse and popular ACLS instructor, this guide incorporates the latest American Heart Association Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) Guidelines, as well as new research and information on recognizing and treating ACS in both hospital and prehospital environments. Updated Case studies promote early recognition and treatment of ACS. Outlines efficient strategies for identifying STEMI, allowing quick initiation of patient care. Contains more than 200 colorful illustrations, including a large number of ECGs. Offers practical advice for recognizing noninfarct causes of ST elevation, including left ventricular hypertrophy, bundle branch block, ventricular rhythms, benign early repolarization, and pericarditis. Features a lay-flat spiral binding, making the book easy to use in any setting. Chapter objectives help you identify key concepts Updated Consider This boxes highlight important tips. NEW! More than 100 practice ECGs offer plenty of opportunity to test your knowledge. NEW! Covers innovative technology and evolving paradigms in ECG interpretation. NEW! Review questions reinforce the content. NEW! Reorganized and simplified table of contents facilitates study and quick reference. NEW! Straightforward writing style offers need-to-know information up front, making this complex subject matter easy to understand and apply.

This handy reference puts essential information at your fingertips! It covers 12-lead acquisition, interpretation, and initial management of patients experiencing acute coronary syndromes. Using an easy-to-understand, step-by-step approach, this book includes the latest guidelines for emergency cardiovascular care, along with tables and numerous illustrations. Available separately or included with The 12-Lead ECG in Acute Coronary Syndromes Text & Pocket Reference Package, 2nd Edition. Includes highlights from The 12-Lead ECG in Acute Coronary Syndromes text, plus additional learning pearls. Detailed, up-to-date information is included throughout. Full-color illustrations provide a visual tool for learning 12-lead ECG interpretation. Two new chapters! Introduction to the 12-Lead ECG and Acute Coronary Syndromes. Detailed, up-to-date content throughout this handy, pocket reference. Two new chapters! Introduction to the 12-Lead ECG and Acute Coronary Syndromes. Included with The 12-Lead ECG in Acute Coronary Syndromes Text & Pocket Reference Package or sold separately.

This handy reference puts essential information at your fingertips! Pocket Reference for the 12-Lead ECG in Acute Coronary Syndromes, 3rd Edition helps you recognize ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) by introducing the 5-step approach to 12-lead analysis, making it faster and easier to learn 12-lead interpretation. Clear and concise, this book provides a simple, step-by-step approach along with tables, illustrations, and practice 12-lead ECGs to help you determine the likelihood of the presence of STEMI versus imposters or other causes of ST elevation. Written by two well-known educators, Tim Phalen, a paramedic, and Barbara J. Aehlert, a nurse, this pocket reference is available separately or as a package with its corresponding textbook, The 12-Lead ECG in Acute Coronary Syndromes Text, 3rd Edition. A clear, succinct, pocket-sized approach makes it easy to identify possible ST segment elevation myocardial infarction, determine the likelihood of the top STEMI imposters, and confidently categorize the ECG. Streamlined explanation of STEMI recognition includes an emphasis on STEMI imposters (non-infarct causes of ST elevation). Full-color illustrations clearly depict concepts and skills. Updated approach to ECG interpretation helps you determine STEMI versus other causes of ST elevation. NEW 5-step approach simplifies how to determine non-infarct causes of ST elevation, whether STEMI or STEMI imposter(s). NEW content in Suspecting STEMI chapter includes identifying the J-Point, determining ST elevation, Lead "Views," suspecting STEMI, and additional STEMI ECG changes. NEW content in STEMI Imposters chapter includes the top 5 STEMI imposters, ruling out the top STEMI imposters, and a 5-step analysis. NEW content in STEMI Imposters chapter includes the coronary artery anatomy, right ventricular infarction, posterior infarction, and obtaining additional leads. NEW Practice ECGs chapter is devoted to practicing the 5-step approach. NEW Practice ECGs chapter and 23 new 12-lead practice ECGs help you develop skills in 12-lead ECG recognition. NEW Key Point! boxes call attention to essential information.

This handy reference puts essential information at your fingertips! It covers 12-lead acquisition, interpretation, and initial management of patients experiencing acute coronary syndromes. Using an easy-to-understand, step-by-step approach, this book now reflects the new 2005 emergency cardiac care guidelines. Available separately or included with The 12-Lead ECG in Acute Coronary Syndromes Text & Pocket Reference Package, Revised 2nd Edition. Includes highlights from The 12-Lead ECG in Acute Coronary Syndromes text, plus additional learning pearls. Full-color illustrations provide a visual tool for learning 12-lead ECG interpretation. The new 2005 emergency cardiac care guidelines are reflected in updated discussions of treatment. Detailed, up-to-date content throughout this handy, pocket reference. Two new chapters! Introduction to the 12-Lead ECG and Acute Coronary Syndromes. Included with The 12-Lead ECG in Acute Coronary Syndromes Text & Pocket Reference Package, Revised 2nd Edition or sold separately.

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This is a Pageburst digital textbook; This handy reference puts essential information at your fingertips! Pocket Reference for the 12-Lead ECG in Acute Coronary Syndromes, 3rd Edition helps you recognize ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) by introducing the 5-step approach to 12-lead analysis, making it faster and easier to learn 12-lead interpretation. Clear and concise, this book provides a simple, step-by-step approach along with tables, illustrations, and practice 12-lead ECGs to help you determine the likelihood of the presence of STEMI versus imposters or other causes of ST elevation. Written by two well-known educators, Tim Phalen, a paramedic, and Barbara J. Aehlert, a nurse, this pocket reference is available separately or as a package with its corresponding textbook, The 12-Lead ECG in Acute Coronary Syndromes Text, 3rd Edition. A clear, succinct, pocket-sized approach makes it easy to identify possible ST segment elevation myocardial infarction, determine the likelihood of the top STEMI imposters, and confidently categorize the ECG. Streamlined explanation of STEMI recognition includes an emphasis on STEMI imposters (non-infarct causes of ST elevation). Full-color illustrations clearly depict concepts and skills. Updated approach to ECG interpretation helps you determine STEMI versus other causes of ST elevation. NEW 5-step approach simplifies how to determine non-infarct causes of ST elevation, whether STEMI or STEMI imposter(s). NEW content in Suspecting STEMI chapter includes identifying the J-Point, determining ST elevation, Lead "Views," suspecting STEMI, and additional STEMI ECG changes. NEW content in STEMI Imposters chapter includes the top 5 STEMI imposters, ruling out the top STEMI imposters, and a 5-step analysis. NEW content in STEMI Imposters chapter includes the coronary artery anatomy, right ventricular infarction, posterior infarction, and obtaining additional leads. NEW Practice ECGs chapter is devoted to practicing the 5-step approach. NEW Practice ECGs chapter and 23 new 12-lead practice ECGs help you develop skills in 12-lead ECG recognition. NEW Key Point! boxes call attention to essential information.

Using an easy-to-understand, step-by-step approach, this full-color text describes how to interpret 12-lead ECGs and recognize Acute Coronary Syndromes. It includes the latest research, and it now reflects the new 2005 emergency cardiac care guidelines. New case studies, illustrations, tables, and over 100 12-lead ECGs offer readers the opportunity to apply their knowledge. Its need-to-know information helps students become proficient in the fundamentals of Acute Coronary Syndrome recognition and management, for both hospital and prehospital environments. Instructor's Electronic Resource (CD-ROM) is also available. Please contact your Sales Representative for more information. The Practice ECGs chapter contains 70 12-lead tracings to help students master 12-lead interpretation. Key Terms are bolded to emphasize their introduction. Objectives open each chapter, setting the stage for student learning. The new 2005 emergency cardiac care guidelines are reflected in updated discussions of treatment. Information is updated throughout, including 50 new 12-lead practice ECG tracings Three new chapters include Introduction to the 12-lead ECG, Acute Coronary Syndromes, and Case Studies. Back-of-book companion CD-ROM offers clear, colorful visuals to reinforce the text and help students learn how to interpret 12-lead ECGs. Two case studies offer valuable learning exercises, and 130 rhythm strips on PowerPoint consist of 100 3-lead ECGs and 30 12-lead ECGs. Pocket reference includes the book's highlights, plus additional pearls of insight, in a handy resource. Packaged FREE with text! Heart rate calculator ruler is included FREE on inside front cover. New, well-known co-author Barbara Aehlert adds authority and expertise to this new edition. Case studies, pertinent to any clinical setting, promote early recognition and treatment of problems. Key Point! boxes offer essential information. Did You Know? boxes provide additional information and the "big picture." Think About It! boxes offer valuable insights. Instructor's Electronic Resource (CD-ROM) for faculty use.