The ECG in Practice

Awarded a First Prize in the 2009 British Medical Association Medical Books Competition, The ECG in Practice is a clinically-orientated book showing how the electrocardiogram is used to aid the diagnosis of patients with cardiovascular disease. Each chapter begins with a brief consideration of the history and examination of the patient to assist the doctor plan how to use the ECG in the most intelligent and profitable way. The text explains the variations in the patterns of ECGs which are seen in both healthy people as well as those with cardiac problems, and illustrates the abnormalities with a comprehensive range of examples.

• A practical book for reference in clinical work• Clinically-orientated with a quick reference list of cardiovascular conditions• Builds on the basic knowledge outlined in the classic ECG Made Easy• Emphasises the individuality of every ECG and uses full 12-lead ECG recordings to provide a realistic reproduction of the clinical environment.

• A new page size and text design gives a much clearer presentation of the ECGs, allowing full traces to be presented on one page
• A new chapter on electrophysiology and electrical devices responds to the increasing occurrence of pacemakers and implanted defibrillators in patients
• The ‘What to do’ sections at the end of chapters have been fully updated.

John Hampton is Emeritus Professor of Cardiology at University of Nottingham, UK.