ECG for the Small Animal Practitioner PDF provides ECG reference material in a fast and easy to use format. It is a wonderful reference for ECG data and provides samples of actual small animal ECG results with treatment recommendations. Easy to follow explanations of how to perform and interpret electrocardiograms are included. This presentation includes a brief review of physiology, technique and equipment, and interpretation of common electrocardiographic abnormalities. The friendly, non-textbook approach along with the use of helpful symbols, tips and examples, aid practitioners in learning to focus on the most elusive of features. A helpful drug formulary is provided in the appendix. The interpretation material is extremely helpful for the small animal practitioner, and the simple yet in-depth explanations are wonderful for the small animal technician. An ECG ruler which can be purchased separately allows the veterinarian to quickly determine heart rates and measure intervals easily and accurately. This is an excellent book for practitioners to keep by the ECG unit to insure that they do not miss even the slightest indication of cardiac irregularity. Published by Teton New Media in the USA and distributed by Manson Publishing outside of North America.
“How To”
Introduction & Helpful Hints
Applications of the Electrocardiogram
Circulation System
Conduction System
Five Physiologic Properties of Cardiac Muscle
Electrocardiogram–Definition
What is a Lead, Anyway?
Generation of the Electrocardiogram
Electrocardiographic Recording Technique
ECG Paper & Standardization
Calculating the Heart Rate
Measuring the P-QRS-T
Canine ECG Normal Values
Feline ECG Normal Values
Quick & Dirty Guide to ECG Enlargements & Bundle Branch Blocks
Classification of Arrhythmias
Building Blocks for Arrhythmia Interpretation
Interpreting Arrhythmias–the Easy Way
-Electrocardiographic Examples
Normal Sinus Impulse Formation
Normal Sinus Rhythm
Sinus Arrhythmia
Disturbances of Sinus Impulse Formation
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Disturbances of Supraventricular Impulse Formation
Atrial Premature Complexes
Atrial Tachycardia
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrioventricular (AV) Junctional Premature Complexes &Tachycardia
Disturbances of Ventricular Impulse Formation
Ventricular Premature Complexes
Ventricular Tachycardia
Ventricular Asystole
Ventricular Fibrillation
Disturbances of Impulse Conduction
Sinus Arrest or Block
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Atrial Standstill
Ventricular Pre-Excitation & Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
Secret to Atrioventricular Blocks
First-Degree Atrioventricular Block
Second-Degree Atrioventricular Block
Third-Degree Atrioventricular Block
Left Bundle Branch Block
Right Bundle Branch Block
Escape Rhythms
Junctional & Ventricular Escape Rhythms
Miscellaneous Disturbances
Pericardial Effusion (low voltage QRS complexes & electrical alternans)
ST Segment & T Wave Changes
Artifacts
Appendix
Anti-Arrhythmic Drugs
Recommended Textbook Readings
