Small Animal ECGs: An Introductory Guide, Second Edition

✍ Scribed by Mike Martin(auth.)

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Year: 2007
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 128
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This book provides all the information that veterinarians need when using electrocardiography techniques for the first time. It is aimed squarely at the beginner, and is designed specifically for ease of use. It includes not only ECG tracings, but also clear and simple explanatory diagrams that accompany the text.

• Written by a Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology
• New chapters on the management and treatment of arrhythmias and on choosing an ECG recorder
• Suitable for all veterinary professionals, including practitioners, veterinary students, nurses and techniciansContent:
Chapter 1 What is an ECG? (pages 1–3):
Chapter 2 The Electricity of the Heart (pages 4–8):
Chapter 3 Rhythms of Sinus Origin (pages 9–12):
Chapter 4 Recognising and Understanding Ectopia (pages 13–22):
Chapter 5 Arrhythmias Associated with Ectopia (pages 23–39):
Chapter 6 Abnormalities in the Conduction System (pages 40–47):
Chapter 7 Changes in the P?QRS?T Morphology (pages 48–55):
Chapter 8 Understanding the ECG Limb Lead Systems (pages 57–60):
Chapter 9 Mean Electrical Axis (MEA) Explained (pages 61–63):
Chapter 10 Intraventricular Conduction Defects (pages 64–69):
Chapter 11 Some Additional Arrhythmias (pages 70–72):
Chapter 12 Management of Arrhythmias (pages 73–77):
Chapter 13 Treatment of Arrhythmias (pages 78–87):
Chapter 14 Pacemakers (pages 88–90):
Chapter 15 Approach to Interpretation of the ECG Recording (pages 91–95):
Chapter 16 Artifacts (pages 96–101):
Chapter 17 The Connectors (Electrodes) (pages 102–113):
Chapter 18 Choosing an ECG Recorder (pages 114–118):