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Tables of Contents for Electrocardiography
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
1 Cardiovascular Anatomy
1
14
OBJECTIVES
1
1
KEY TERMINOLOGY
1
1
Introduction
2
1
The Cardiovascular System
2
2
Cardiac Anatomy
4
1
Coronary Circulation
5
1
Systemic and Pulmonary Circulation
5
2
Afterload and Preload
7
1
Cardiac Cycle
7
1
Sympathetic Nervous System Influence
7
1
Sympathetic Effects
8
1
Parasympathetic Effects
8
1
Electrophysiology of the Heart
9
3
The Conduction System
12
1
Summary
13
1
Self-Study Questions
14
1
2 The Electrocardiogram
15
14
OBJECTIVES
15
1
KEY TERMINOLOGY
15
1
Electrodes
16
1
Display Devices
16
1
Recording the ECG
17
1
ECG Machines
18
1
Defibrillators
18
2
The Monitoring Leads
20
3
The Twelve Leads
23
1
Three Basic Laws of Electrocardiography (Goldberger's Laws)
23
3
False Negatives and False Positives
26
1
Summary
26
1
Self-Study Questions
26
3
3 Normal Sinus Rhythm
29
10
OBJECTIVES
29
1
KEY TERMINOLOGY
29
1
The Cardiac Cycle
30
1
The QRS Complex
30
1
Repolarization
31
1
Intervals
32
1
ST Segment
32
1
Extra Waves
33
1
Inversion
33
1
Rate
34
2
Artifact
36
1
Normal Sinus Rhythm
36
1
Summary
37
1
Self-Study Questions
38
1
4 Ectopy
39
10
OBJECTIVES
39
1
KEY TERMINOLOGY
39
1
Premature Ectopy
40
1
Escape Ectopy
40
1
Premature Atrial Contractions
41
1
Premature Junctional Contractions
42
2
Premature Ventricular Contractions
44
3
Summary
47
1
Self-Study Questions
48
1
5 Sinus and Atrial Dysrhythmias
49
8
OBJECTIVES
49
1
KEY TERMINOLOGY
49
1
Sinus Bradycardia
50
1
Sinus Arrhythmia
50
1
Sinus Arrest
51
1
Sinus Tachycardia
52
1
Atrial Tachycardia
52
1
Atrial Flutter
53
1
Atrial Fibrillation
54
1
Summary
55
1
Self-Study Questions
56
1
6 Junctional Dysrhythmias
57
4
OBJECTIVES
57
1
KEY TERMINOLOGY
57
3
Summary
60
1
Self-Study Questions
60
1
7 Heart Blocks
61
8
OBJECTIVES
61
1
KEY TERMINOLOGY
61
2
First-Degree Block
63
1
Second-Degree Wenckebach Block
63
1
Mobitz II
64
1
Third-Degree (Complete) Block
64
1
Atrioventricular Dissociation
65
1
Indications for Management
66
1
Summary
66
1
Self-Study Questions
67
2
8 Ventricular Dysrhythmias
69
8
OBJECTIVES
69
1
KEY TERMINOLOGY
69
1
Ventricular Tachycardia
70
1
Torsade de Pointes
71
1
Ventricular Fibrillation
72
1
Idioventricular Rhythm
73
1
Ventricular Asystole
74
1
Agonal Rhythm
74
1
Pulseless Electrical Activity
75
1
Summary
75
1
Self-Study Questions
76
1
9 Pacemaker Rhythms
77
8
OBJECTIVES
77
1
KEY TERMINOLOGY
77
2
Pacemaker Catheterization
79
1
External Pacing
79
1
Pacemaker Rhythm
79
1
Pacemaker Types
79
1
Activity-Related Pacing
80
1
Atrioventricular Synchronous Pacing
81
1
Failure to Pace
81
1
Defibrillation with Pacemakers
82
1
Summary
83
1
Self-Study Questions
83
2
10 Limitations of the Monitoring Lead
85
8
OBJECTIVES
85
1
KEY TERMINOLOGY
85
1
The Monitoring Lead
86
1
P Mitrale
86
1
ST and J Point Depression
86
1
ST Elevation
87
1
T Wave Changes
87
1
RR'
87
1
Myocardial Infarction
88
2
Tachydysrhythmia
90
1
Synchronized Cardioversion
90
1
Carotid Massage
90
1
Valsalva Maneuver
90
1
Mammalian Diving Reflex
90
1
Bradydysrhythmia
91
1
Digitalis
91
1
Summary
91
1
Self-Study Questions
92
1
11 Recognition and Interpretation
93
10
OBJECTIVES
93
1
KEY TERMINOLOGY
93
1
Primary and Secondary Criteria
94
1
Comparison Between Complexes
94
1
Comparison Within Complexes
94
1
Dysrhythmia Differentiation
95
1
Acardic Rhythms
96
1
Bradycardic Rhythms
96
1
Normocardic Rhythms
96
1
Tachycardic Rhythms
96
1
Dysrhythmias by Rate
96
2
Regularity
98
1
P:R Ratio
98
1
PR Intervals
98
1
QRS Interval
99
1
Dysrhythmia Identification
99
1
The Wiederhold Algorithm
99
3
Summary
102
1
Self-Study Questions
102
1
12 The 12-Lead Electrocardiogram
103
14
OBJECTIVES
103
1
KEY TERMINOLOGY
103
1
12 Lead versus the Monitoring Lead
104
1
The Limb Leads
105
2
The Chest Leads
107
1
Layout of the Printed ECG
107
1
The Normal Rhythm in the Chest Lead
107
1
Axis Orientation
108
1
Q Waves
108
1
ST Segment Changes
109
2
T Wave Changes
111
1
Electrocardiographic Signs of Infarction
112
1
Localizing Infarction
113
1
Coronary Arteries
113
1
Infarction Analysis by Lead
114
1
Evolution of the Myocardial Infarction
115
1
ECG Evidence of Other Conditions
115
1
Summary
116
1
Glossary
117
8
Index
125
6
Practice ECG Rhythms
131
144
Advanced Practice ECG Rhythms
275
16
Practice 12-Lead ECG Rhythms
291
114
Answer Key to Practice ECG Rhythms
393
6
Answer Key to Advanced Practice ECG Rhythms
399
2
Answer Key to Practice 12-Lead ECG Rhythms
401
4
Flash Cards
405