Formerly CIP. Uk

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Cardiac electrophysiology is, for many, shrouded in mystery and viewed as difficult and inaccessible. Designed to demystify this field of modern cardiology, this title focuses on the patient with a rhythm abnormality, on how they present and how they can be investigated and managed. The diagnosis and management of heart rhythm abnormalities is often viewed as a complex and inaccessible area of modern cardiology shrouded in technical detail. Fast Facts: Cardiac Arrhythmias demystifies the subject with a straightforward approach to rhythm abnormality, asking how the patient with arrhythmia presents, how the problem should be investigated and how the arrhythmia can be managed. Highlights include: - A succinct description of normal conduction - A simple classification of arrhythmias based on 12-lead ECG patterns - A concise explanation of the mechanisms of arrhythmias with clear well-annotated illustrations - A comprehensive review of presenting signs and symptoms, with key questions to ask the patient - A logical approach to investigation: predict it (history and examination), wait for it (monitoring) or provoke it (electrophysiological testing) - Practical information on management options: pharmacological therapy, direct cardioversion, catheter ablation and cardiac devices - Specific chapters on the different types of arrhythmia

Also available in printed form ISBN 9781903734889

Electronic reproduction. Askews and Holts. Mode of access: World Wide Web.