Preface to Second Edition The second edition of the book “Emergency Physician’s ECG Manual” has been brought forth after a through revision of the contents of its predecessor. Many new illustrations and examples have been incorporated at appropriate places. With earnest and sincere efforts, I have tried the best to bring it in a simple, concise, and easily understandable, handy format yet with all the essentials of ECG. A journey through this book, if it takes all medical and paramedical personnel concerned with patient management, to the destination of accurate reading and interpretation of the ECGs, I could feel my ambition of bringing forth this book is fulfilled. “Accurate analysis of ECGs requires thoroughness, care and systematic approach avoiding errors of omissions. It should always be done in the light of the patient’s age, gender, and clinical status” – Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine 19th edition (page 1458). “Always treat the patient, not the monitor” Gireesh Kumar K P
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Publication Year
2020
Table of Contents
1. Normal ECG (P Waves) ECG Paper Normal ECG Tracing Interpretation of ECG – Steps Standardization Lead Connection Groups of Leads Limb Lead Reversal Dextrocardia “R” Wave Progression in Chest Leads (V1 to V6) Calculating Heart Rate with R-R interval (If Rhythm is Regular) Bradycardia Junctional Bradycardia Tachycardia Calculating Heart Rate in Irregular Rhythm P Waves (Look for P waves in Lead II or V1) Right Atrial Enlargement: P Pulmonale Left Atrial Enlargement: P Mitrale Atrial Fibrillation Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Atrial Flutter Coarse Atrial Fibrillation Wandering Pacemaker Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia (MAT) Junctional Rhythm and Ectopic Atrial Rhythm Idioventricular Rhythm Atrial Ectopic (Premature Atrial Complex, Atrial Extra Systole) Ventricular Ectopic or Ventricular Premature Complex (VPC) Interpolated VPC R on T Phenomenon in VPC Ventricular Bigeminy and Trigeminy
Number of Pages
302
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Author Info
Dr. Gireesh Kumar K P teaches at the Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, Amrita School of Medicine. He is Professor of Internal Medicine, Chief of Emergency and Critical Care Division. He has written and lectured extensively in the field of Internal Medicine, Emergency and Critical Care Medicine. He also has tremendous experience in teaching MBBS, BDS undergraduates, MD, DNB (Medicine), MD (Emergency Medicine) and critical care post graduates. The resounding principle behind his lectures and books is that medical education should be practice-oriented and the books authored must be protocol-oriented in terms of investigation as well as treatment methods. This systematic approach to medicine will go a long way in making an accurate diagnosis, based on current health scenario in the Indian subcontinent. He has also authored a number of books which are used widely in medical and paramedical schools for undergraduate and postgraduate training.
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Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine
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A bedside tutor by your side • Practical, step-by-step approach • Concise, handy, simple, and easy to follow and understand • Unmatched clarity and depth of coverage • Covers full spectrum of clinical issues including treatment flowcharts • Most useful for all concerned with interest to master ECG