Basic Arrhythmias, 5/E
Gail Walraven

ISBN-10: 083595305X
ISBN-13: 9780835953054

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 1999
Format: Paper; 528 pp
Status: Out of Print

Suggested retail price: $81.33
This item is out of print and is no longer available for purchase.



Appropriate for any student or practicing health care provider who needs to learn or review basic EKG or arrhythmia concepts.

This classic, best-selling book has been completely updated and revised to reflect the latest knowledge in the field. Now in full color, Basic Arrhythmias, Fifth Edition covers all the basics of arrhythmia interpretation and includes appendices on Clinical Implications of Arrhythmias, Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology, 12-Lead Electrocardiography, Basic 12-Lead Interpretation, and Pacemakers.

  • NEW - Appendices—Covering Clinical Implications of Arrhythmias, Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology, 12-Lead Electrocardiography, Basic 12-Lead Interpretation, and Pacemakers.
  • Full color.
  • Newly designed, full color, tear out flash cards—Included for learning practice.
  • Flexible, self-instructional format—Allows for self-paced or classroom learning.
  • More than 480 practice rhythm strips—Incorporated throughout.
  • Key points and self-tests—In every chapter for quick review and self-evaluation.
  • Clearly written, well organized, and easy to understand.
  • “Final Challenge” self-test—At the end of book.

    • Helps students evaluate their comprehension of material. Ex.___

  • Free rate meter—Included with text.

  • Appendices—Covering Clinical Implications of Arrhythmias, Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology, 12-Lead Electrocardiography, Basic 12-Lead Interpretation, and Pacemakers.



 1. Electrophysiology.


 2. Waves and Measurements.


 3. Analyzing EKG Rhythm Strips.


 4. Sinus Rhythms.


 5. Artial Rhythms.


 6. Junctional Rhythms.


 7. Heart Blocks.


 8. Ventricular Rhythms.


 9. Practice Makes Perfect.


10. Final Challenge.


Answer Keys.


Appendix A: Clinical Implications of Arrhythmias.


Appendix B: Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology.


Appendix C: 12-Lead Electrocardiography.


Appendix D: Basic 12-Lead Interpretation.


Appendix E: Pacemakers.


Glossary.


Index.


Flash Cards.

    This classic, best-selling book has been completely updated and revised to reflect the latest knowledge in the field.  Basic Arrhythmias, Sixth Edition covers all the basics of arrhythmia interpretation and includes appendices on Clinical Implications, Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology, 12 Lead Electrocardiography, Basic 12 Lead Interpretation, and Pathophysiology of Arrhythmias.

    The author takes great care in presenting a difficult topic in an easy manner with a building block approach. 

  • 0131175912Basic Arrhythmias, 6/E
    Walraven
    © 2006 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 688 pages | Estimated Availability: 12/19/2008
    ISBN-10: 0131175912 | ISBN-13: 9780131175914
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