EKG/ECG Interpretation: A complete step-by-step beginner’s guide to a rapid interpretation of the 12-lead EKG and on how to diagnose and treat arrhythmias.

Introduction
Chapter 1. Anatomy of The Heart
	Heart Chambers
	Heart Valves
	Layers of the Heart
	The Coronary Circulation
	Anatomical Relations
	Surfaces of the heart
	Borders of the heart
	Electrical Conduction
		SA Node
		Internodal Pathways
		The AV node
		The Bundle of His
		The Left Bundle Branch
		The Right Bundle Branch
		The Left Anterior Fascicle (LAF)
		The Left Posterior Fascicle (LPF)
		The Purkinje System
	Electrolytes
		Phase 4 (Resting Potential)
		Threshold Potential
		Phase 0
		Depolarization
		Phase 1
		Phase 2
		Phase 3
Chapter 2. Physiology of the Heart
	Concepts of Preload, Ejection Fraction, and Cardiac Output
		Preload
		Stroke Volume
		Ejection Fraction
		Cardiac Output
		Afterload
	Concepts of Velocity, Area, Resistance, and Flow
		Auto-Regulation of Blood Flow
		Laminar Flow and Turbulent Flow
		Resistance in Series and Parallel Circuits
		Resistance in Series Circuit
		Resistance in Parallel Circuit
		Relationship Between Contractility & Preload
Chapter 3. Definitions
	Depolarization and Repolarization
	Action Potential
	Refractory Period
Chapter 4. Blood Pressure
	Hypertension
		Etiology
		Clinical Presentation
		Management
Chapter 5. Notes on Blood
	Myocardial Ischemia and Infarction
Chapter 6. EKG
	What is the EKG?
	What Is It For?
	What Are Leads Used For?
	Understanding Chest Leads
	Contiguous Leads in Ischemia and Infarction
Chapter 7. Execution
	ECG Tools
		Calipers
		ECG Ruler
	Positioning of the Patient
	Positioning of the Electrodes
	ECG Trace
		ECG Paper
		Speed
		Standardization
Chapter 8. The ECG Complex
	Prime waves
	The P Wave
		The TP Wave
		The PR Segment
		The PR Interval
	The QRS Complex
	Q Wave
	Intrinsicoid Deflection
	The ST Segment
	The T Wave
	The QT Interval
	The U Wave
	The R-R Interval
	The P-P Interval
	Baseline
	Einthoven\'s Triangle
	Rate
	Rhythm
		Measuring Rhythm
		Bradycardia
	Axis
Chapter 9. How to Read an ECG Trace
	Steps in ECG Interpretation
	Steps in 12 lead ECG Interpretation
Chapter 10. How to Determine Heart Rate
Chapter 11. Arrhythmias in the ECG
	Normal Sinus Rhythm
	Sinus Bradycardia
	Sinus Tachycardia
	Atrial Fibrillation
	Ventricular Fibrillation
	Atrial Flutter
	Atrial or Supraventricular Tachycardia
	Ventricular Tachycardia
	Extrasystoles
		Atrial Ectopics / Supra-Ventricular Extrasystole
		Ventricular Ectopics / Ventricular Extrasystole
	BAV: Atrioventricular Block
		I Degree
		II Degree
		III Grade
		Left and Right Branch Block
		PEA: Pulseless Electrical Activity
		Asystole
		SCA / STEMI / NSTEMI
		Pacemaker
		Torsade de Pointes
Chapter 12. Exercises in ECG Interpretation
Chapter 13: Hypertrophy And Enlargement
	The P Wave and Atrial Enlargement
	Right Atrial Enlargement
	Left Atrial Enlargement
	Right Ventricular Hypertrophy
	Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
	Repolarization Abnormalities
	Echocardiography
Chapter 14: Miscellaneous Conditions
	The Effect of Drugs on Conduction
	The Athlete’s Heart
	Preparticipation Screening for Athletes
	Sleep Disorders
	Conduction Disturbance Caused by Hyperthermia
	Electrolyte Abnormalities
	Drug-Induced Electrolyte Abnormalities
	Antidepressant Drugs
	Anesthesia
	Postoperatively
	Congestive Heart Failure
	Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
	Bedside Echocardiogram
	Holter Monitor
Conclusion
	Putting It All Together
		Components
		Approach