Basic Arrhythmias (8th Edition)
Basic Arrhythmias, Eighth Edition, provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the fundamentals of electrocardiography. Designed for beginning students, this resource focuses on the common, uncomplicated rhythms that serve as the essential foundation for clinical success. The text utilizes a flexible, progressive approach, making it ideal for both self-paced study and traditional classroom environments.
Key Content and Features
The book guides readers through the core principles of cardiac monitoring, starting with basic electrophysiology and moving into wave identification, measurements, and systematic rhythm analysis. It provides in-depth coverage of the five major groups of arrhythmias, ensuring students can recognize and interpret cardiac activity with confidence.
- Hands-On Practice: Includes numerous EKG rhythm strips throughout the chapters to provide realistic practice, which is critical for developing interpretation skills.
- Clinical Context: Features specialized appendices on Clinical Implications, Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology, and the Pathophysiology of Arrhythmias.
- Advanced Learning: Provides introductory material on 12-Lead Electrocardiography and Basic 12-Lead Interpretation to prepare students for more advanced cardiac care roles.
Book Details
- Title: Basic Arrhythmias
- Author: Gail Walraven
- Edition: 8th Edition
- Publisher: Pearson
- Publication Date: September 6, 2016
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0134380991
- ISBN-13: 978-0134380995