The unique and award-winning Unofficial Guides series is a
collaboration between senior students, junior doctors and specialty
experts. This combination of contributors understands what is essential
to excel on your course, in exams and in practice - as well as the
importance of presenting information in a clear, fun and engaging way.
Packed with hints and tips from those in the know, when you are in a
hurry and need a study companion you can trust, reach for an Unofficial
Guide.
The Unofficial Guide to ECGs is a straightforward yet complete guide
to interpreting ECGs and easily translating this knowledge to clinical
contexts.
Edited by experts in cardiology, the book systematically goes through
how an ECG is performed and what every part of the ECG tracing
represents. It covers common conditions associated with ECG changes and
explains the underlying pathophysiology of why these changes occur. An
extensive collection of 40 clinical cases with fully annotated ECGs and
120 MCQs are included to allow readers to practise ECG interpretation.
Primarily aimed at medical students, this new book will also be useful
for all those who may need to brush up on ECGs, including junior
doctors, nurses, paramedics, physicians' associates and advanced nurse
practitioners.
- Clearly defined and systematic structure that is accessible to new
learners
- Explanations for every component of an ECG tracing and their changes
to aid understanding and memorisation
- 40 cases with real-life ECGs, ranging in difficulty from beginner to
advanced, and clinically-focused questions for the reader to test
themselves
- Real-life fully annotated ECG images to clearly highlight features of
ECG changes
- 120 MCQs with detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers
alongside annotated and unannotated ECGs
- A handy quick reference guide at the end of book covers ECG basics and
important changes for rapid revision on the wards
