Electrocardiography is an essential tool in diagnosing cardiacdisorders. This second edition of the ABC of ClinicalElectrocardiography allows readers to become familiar with the widerange of patterns seen in the electrocardiogram in clinicalpractice and covers the fundamentals of ECG interpretation andanalysis.Fully revised and updated, this edition includes a self-assessmentsection to aid revision and check comprehension, clear anatomicaldiagrams to illustrate key points and a larger format to show12-lead ECGs clearly and without truncation.Edited and written by leading experts, the ABC of ClinicalElectrocardiography is a valuable text for anyone managing patientswith heart disorders, both in general practice and in hospitals.Junior doctors and nurses, especially those working in cardiologyand emergency departments, as well as medical students, will findthis a vaulable introduction to the understanding of this keyclinical tool.

Preface.1 Introduction. I-Leads, Rate, Rhythm and Cardiac Axis:Steve Meek (Royal United Hospitals, Bath), Francis Morris (NorthernGeneral Hospital, Sheffield).2 Introduction. II-Basic Terminology: Steve Meek (RoyalUnited Hospitals, Bath), Francis Morris (Northern General Hospital,Sheffield).3 Bradycardias and Atrioventricular Conduction Block: David DaCosta (Northern General Hospital, Sheffield), William J Brady(University of Virginia), June Edhouse (Stepping Hill Hospital,Stockport).4 Atrial Arrhythmias: Steve Goodacre (University of Sheffield),Richard Irons (Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend).5 Junctional Tachycardias: Demas Esberger (Queen's MedicalCentre, Nottingham), Sallyann Jones (Queen's Medical Centre,Nottingham), Francis Morris (Northern General Hospital,Sheffield).6 Broad Complex Tachycardia-Part I: June Edhouse (SteppingHill Hospital, Stockport), Francis Morris (Northern GeneralHospital, Sheffield).7 Broad Complex Tachycardia-Part II: June Edhouse(Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport), Francis Morris (NorthernGeneral Hospital, Sheffield).8 Acute Myocardial Infarction-Part I: Francis Morris(Northern General Hospital, Sheffield), William J Brady (Universityof Virginia).9 Acute Myocardial Infarction-Part II: June Edhouse(Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport), William J Brady (University ofVirginia), Francis Morris (Northern General Hospital,Sheffield).10 Myocardial Ischaemia: Kevin Channer (Royal HallamshireHospital, Sheffield), Francis Morris (Northern General Hospital,Sheffield).11 Exercise Tolerance Testing: Jonathan Hill (Barts and theLondon NHS Trust), Adam Timmis (London Chest Hospital).12 Conditions Affecting the Right Side of the Heart: Richard AHarrigan (Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia),Kevin Jones (Bolton Royal Hospital).13 Conditions Affecting the Left Side of the Heart: June Edhouse(Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport), R K Thakur (Michigan StateUniversity), Jihad M Khalil (Michigan State University).14 Conditions not Primarily Affecting the Heart: Corey Slovis(Vanderbilt University Medical Center), Richard Jenkins (NorthernGeneral Hospital, Sheffield).15 Paediatric Electrocardiography: Steve Goodacre (University ofSheffield), Karen McLeod (Royal Hospital for Sick Children,Glasgow).16 Cardiac Arrest Rhythms: Robert French (Medical College ofWisconsin), Daniel DeBehnke (Medical College of Wisconsin), StephenHawes (Wythenshaw Hospital, Manchester).17 Pacemakers and Electrocardiography: Richard Harper (TempleUniversity Hospital, Philadelphia), Francis Morris (NorthernGeneral Hospital, Sheffield).18 Pericarditis, Myocarditis, Drug Effects, and Congenital HeartDisease: Chris A Ghammaghami (University of Virginia), Jennifer HLindsey (University of Virginia Health System).Self Assessment Quiz.Index