ECG Core Curriculum: The Ultimate Guide for Electrocardiography Interpretation

Master the skill of reading and interpreting ECGs with the ECG Core Curriculum, a comprehensive how-to guide that takes you from the basics to advanced topics. Written by Franklin H. Zimmerman, this essential resource is perfect for medical students, practicing physicians, nurses, emergency medical technicians, and allied medical professionals.

Comprehensive Coverage of ECG Interpretation

The ECG Core Curriculum sets a new standard for electrocardiography interpretation. Each chapter begins with fundamental concepts, building a strong foundation for a detailed discussion of every major ECG abnormality. Reinforce your learning with self-tests and a comprehensive section of diagnostic criteria.

Topics Covered

• Functional anatomy, physiology, and electrophysiology
• Using vectors to understand electrocardiographic patterns
• Chamber enlargement and bundle branch block and conduction abnormalities
• Accessory pathways and pre-excitation
• Myocardial ischemia and infarction
• Pericarditis and infarction imitators
• Using laddergrams to understand the mechanism of arrhythmias
• Supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias
• Heart block and pacemaker electrocardiography
• An approach to wide complex tachycardia, and more

The ECG Core Curriculum concludes with a final examination, making it an ideal resource for board review. With its comprehensive coverage and accessible approach, this guide is the perfect tool for every healthcare professional.

Product Details

Published by McGraw Hill LLC on August 25, 2023, the ECG Core Curriculum is available in English with the following ISBNs: 9780071785211 and 9780071785228.