Introduction to Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmias

Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Brief Contents
Contents
Preface
Introduction to the Fifth Edition
Reviewer Acknowledgments
Chapter 1 Anatomy and Physiology
	Anatomy
		Heart
		Lungs
		Blood Vessels
		Myocardial Infarction
	Physiology
		Heart/Lung Circulation
		Cardiac Output
	Electrophysiology
		Depolarization and Repolarization
		Electrical Conduction Pathways
		Autonomic Nervous System
	Chapter Review
		Key Terms
		Review Questions
		Crossword Puzzle
Chapter 2 Monitoring and Telemetry
	Monitoring and Telemetry
	Monitors and Telemetry Units
		Electrodes and Leads
		Electrode Placement
		Graph Paper
	Complex Components
		Baseline
		P Wave
		PR Interval
		QRS Complex
		ST Segment
		T Wave
		P to P Intervals and R to R Intervals
		QT Interval
	Refractory Periods
	Interpreting a Rhythm Strip
		Complex Formation
		Rhythm (Regularity)
		Rate
	Artifact
	Chapter Review
		Key Terms
		Review Questions
		Rhythm Strip Review
		Crossword Puzzle
Chapter 3 Sinus and Atrial Dysrhythmias
	Sinus Rhythms/Dysrhythmias
		Normal Sinus Rhythm
		Sinus Bradycardia
		Sinus Tachycardia
		Sinus Arrhythmia
		Sinus Exit Block and Sinus Arrest
	Atrial Dysrhythmias
		Premature Atrial Complex
		Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia/Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia
		Supraventricular Tachycardia
		Atrial Flutter
		Atrial Fibrillation
		Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
	Chapter Review
		Key Terms
		Review Questions
		Rhythm Strip Review
		Crossword Puzzle
Chapter 4 Junctional Dysrhythmias
	Junctional Dysrhythmias
		Inverted P Wave
		Buried P Wave
		Retrograde P Wave
	Junctional Bradycardia
	Accelerated Junctional Rhythm/ Junctional Tachycardia
	Premature Junctional Complex
	Wandering Atrial Pacemaker
	Chapter Review
		Key Terms
		Review Questions
		Rhythm Strip Review
		Crossword Puzzle
Chapter 5 Heart Blocks
	Heart Blocks
	First-Degree Heart Block
	Second-Degree Heart Blocks
		Second-Degree Heart Block, Type I
		Second-Degree Heart Block, Type II
	Third-Degree Heart Block
	Bundle Branch Block
	Chapter Review
		Key Terms
		Review Questions
		Rhythm Strip Review
		Crossword Puzzle
Chapter 6 Ventricular Dysrhythmias
	Ventricular Dysrhythmias
	Premature Ventricular Complex
		Site of Origin
		Frequency of Occurrence
		R on T Phenomenon
		Other Aspects
	Ventricular Tachycardia
	Torsades de Pointes
	Ventricular Fibrillation
	Idioventricular Rhythm/ Agonal Rhythm
	Ventricular Standstill
	Asystole
	Chapter Review
		Key Terms
		Review Questions
		Rhythm Strip Review
		Crossword Puzzle
Chapter 7 Funny-Looking Beats and Pacemaker Rhythms
	Funny-Looking Beats
		Escape Beats
		Aberrantly Conducted Complexes
		Pulseless Electrical Activity
	Pacemaker Rhythms
		Temporary Pacemakers
		Permanent Pacemakers
		Capture
		Pacing
	Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
	Automated External Defibrillator
	Chapter Review
		Key Terms
		Review Questions
		Rhythm Strip Review
		Crossword Puzzle
Chapter 8 Dysrhythmia Review
Chapter 9 Medication Review and Adult Treatment Guidelines
	Introduction
	Medication Review
		Medications Used to Treat Dysrhythmias
		Medications Used to Treat Myocardial Infarctions
		Medications Used to Treat Decreased Cardiac Output
	Adult Treatment Guidelines
		Artifact
		Acute Coronary Syndrome/Myocardial Infarction
		Normal Sinus Rhythm and Atrial Dysrhythmias
		Junctional Dysrhythmias
		Heart Blocks
		Ventricular Dysrhythmias
		Funny-Looking Beats and Pacemaker Rhythms
	Chapter Review
		Key Terms
Chapter 10 Dysrhythmia Interpretation Practice
Chapter 11 Case Studies
Chapter 12 Introduction to Basic 12-Lead ECG Interpretation
	Introduction
	“Looking” at the Areas of Heart With 12-Lead ECG
	Placement of Limb and Chest Leads
	Wave Formations
	Vector and Axis Identification
		Vectors
		Axis
	Calibration
	Myocardial Infarctions
		Stages of an MI
		R Wave Progression
		Coronary Arteries
		12-Lead ECG Characteristics of an MI
		Acute Coronary Syndromes
		Additional Right-Sided Electrodes
		Possible Complications of Myocardial Infarctions
	Identification of Bundle Branch Blocks
	Atrial and Ventricular Chamber Size
		Right Atrial Abnormality
		Left Atrial Abnormality
		Right Ventricular Hypertrophy
		Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
	Summary
	Chapter Review
		Key Terms
		Review Questions
		Crossword Puzzle
Answer Section
Abbreviation List
Heart Rate Review
References
Glossary
Index
Flashcards
	Dysrhythmia Review
	Medication Review