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The book focuses on one of the most difficult areas of ECG interpretation, that of cardiac arrhythmias. It is a collection of 50 ECGs recorded from patients presenting with a wide QRS complex tachycardia.

The differential diagnosis of such a tachycardia includes ventricular tachycardia, supraventricular tachycardia with pre-existing or functional bundle branch block and pre-excited tachycardia. It is extremely important that practitioners, especially those from Emergency Departments, Cardiology Units and Intensive Care Units are able to recognize life-threatening arrhythmias and be familiar with the differential diagnosis of wide QRS complex tachycardias, in order to provide appropriate treatment.

The format of the book is focused on teaching: each chapter contains a brief description of the clinical context, an ECG, a question about the nature of the wide QRS complex tachycardia presented on the ECG and a list of 5 possible answers. The correct answer is then provided, with a detailed description of the ECG. References to medical literature for further reading are provided at the end of each chapter. This book will be most useful for medical students, cardiology residents and senior cardiologists, as well as physicians and residents working with arrhythmia patients, such as anesthetists, internal medicine specialists and physicians working in Emergency Departments, or any physicians with a keen interest in improving their ECG interpretation skills.

This is a comprehensive textbook on the emerging field of critical care ultrasound and echocardiography. These imaging modalities are being used increasingly in the ICU, and this book contains more detail than any other book in the field, offering readers a one-stop resource.

The text starts with ultrasound basics to introduce the technology to the reader. Chapters are then divided between echocardiography and ultrasound chapters and are further divided by organ system and applications. The book then wraps up with sections detailing complex clinical scenarios, ultrasound education, and practical aspects of setting up an ultrasound service. In addition to being a resource to aid a clinician’s daily practice, this book can also assist in board review preparation, and relevant chapters will be highlighted as such, with indicators for high-yield topics and board-style questions. All chapters are liberally illustrated throughout with hundreds of video clips available electronically.

This is an ideal guide for physicians and allied health professionals who practice pulmonary medicine, critical care medicine, and emergency medicine, related trainees, learners preparing for the critical care echocardiography boards, and medical educators.

For more than thirty years, Fogoros’ Electrophysiologic Testing has been a trusted introduction to the field of electrophysiology for anyone needing to quickly acquaint themselves with basic concepts and procedures of EP testing, especially medical students, residents, nurses, and technicians. This book also serves as a quick refresher for medical practitioners wanting to brush up on aspects of electrophysiology or fine-tune their mastery of the field.

Overall, the text clarifies the role of electrophysiologic testing in the evaluation and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. The authors provide clear summaries of complex topics, implementing a uniquely user-friendly style that makes information easy to digest and recall. They provide clear, step-by-step guidance on performing EP tests and interpreting their results, and review the latest developments in therapeutic electrophysiology.

As with all previous editions, this updated and revised 7th edition of Fogoros’ Electrophysiologic Testing was written with the goal of demystifying electrophysiology and making it readily accessible to anyone with a professional need, including medical students, residents, nurses, and technicians.

Providing a solid foundation in current ECG technology as well as the newest diagnostic applications, Marriott’s Practical Electrocardiography, Thirteenth Edition, delivers the information you need to quickly improve your ECG interpretive skills. Authors Dr. David G. Strauss and Dr. Douglas D. Schocken offer medical students, residents and fellows a detailed explanation of the ECG, rhythm analysis, and how to rapidly and accurately interpret ECG results.