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About the book The only EKG book you’ll ever need has provided quick and accurate discussions on using an EKG to diagnose cardiac and non-cardiac conditions for nearly 30 years. As the name suggests it is a clear and concise book on this vast subject. All important topics are covered in a wonderful, easily assimilable story-like narrative which is very unique. The book is a masterful presentation of all the important existing concepts in EKG presented through full-color illustrations, real-world clinical scenarios, and step-by-step instructions, thereby giving the practical guidance one needs to use an EKG in actual clinical settings with patients.

Salient features -

• Outlines processes for identifying and interpreting arrhythmias, myocardial infarctions, hypertrophy, atrial fibrillation, and other disorders.

• Features a light-hearted, lively writing style designed to be compelling and minimizes confusion of principles discussed.

• Depicts real-life clinical situations and provides important clinical context for EKG use.

• Includes advice on the dangers of over-reliance on computer interpretations and many other practical considerations that other books leave out.

• Content added at relevant places to reflect recent clinical and technological advancements.

• Extra points based on differences in clinical practice in South Asian countries

• Digoxin uses and side effects

• A Chapter on “modified EKG lead placements” added on the use of modified EKG leads in cardiology practice

• Tables added in chapters where clinically important differences are seen

• Acute myocardial infarction and hyperkalemia, acute material and pericarditis, etc.

• Points to ponder at the end of chapters – open ended questions to stimulate the interested reader to find answers.