Concise Guide to Pediatric Arrhythmias Written by one of the
foremost pediatric cardiologists in the UK, this essential new book
is a clear, practical, highly visual guide to the recognition of
arrhythmias and their management. This innovative new reference: *
Covers the full range of arrhythmias encountered in pediatric
patients * Presents each arrhythmia - from identification to
management options - as well as showing how to make a precise
non-invasive diagnosis from the ECG * Makes use of real ECG strips
- not perfect redrawn examples - to show what readers will actually
encounter in the clinical setting In addition, the book discusses
arrhythmias encountered in various clinical settings - early and
late after operation, and in congenital heart disease or
cardiomyopathy - as well as brief overview of the use of invasive
EP studies, catheter ablation, pacemakers and defibrillators
Whereas other books on this important topic are aimed and tailored
for the needs of experts in pediatric cardiology, this book is
ideal for pediatricians, pediatric intensivists, trainees in
pediatrics, pediatric cardiology and pediatric intensive care, as
well as for clinical support staff involved in the cardiac care of
children.
"Pediatric cardiologists may also wish to have a copy of Concise Guide to Pediatric Arrhythmias at hand because, although there may not be as much detail for them to sink their teeth into, the substance which is retained makes for an excellent distillation of what is commonly seen on pediatric arrhythmia reviews." (MedicalScienceBooks.com, 2012)
"Pediatric cardiologists may also wish to have a copy of Concise Guide to Pediatric Arrhythmias at hand because, although there may not be as much detail for them to sink their teeth into, the substance which is retained makes for an excellent distillation of what is commonly seen on pediatric arrhythmia reviews." ( MedicalScienceBooks.com , 2012)
Christopher Wren, MD, Consultant Pediatric Cardiologist, Department of Cardiothoracic Services, Freeman Hospital (NHS), Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK
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Introduction. Anatomy, physiology and epidemiology of arrhythmias. ECGs and other recording devices. Other diagnostic techniques. The normal ECG and variants. Interpretation of the ECG in tachycardia. Use of adenosine in diagnosis of tachycardia. Specific arrhythmias. Atrial tachycardia. Multifocal atrial tachycardia. Atrial flutter. Atrial fibrillation. Atrial premature beats. Atrioventricular re-entry. Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. Permanent junctional re-entry tachycardia. Atriofascicular re-entry tachycardia. Atrioventricular nodal re-entry tachycardia. Junctional ectopic tachycardia. Ventricular tachycardia. Neonatal ventricular tachycardia. Incessant infant ventricular tachycardia. Idiopathic left ventricular tachycardia. Idiopathic right ventricular tachycardia. Ventricular premature beats. Ventricular fibrillation. Long QT syndrome. Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia. Brugada syndrome. First and second degree atrioventricular block. Complete atrioventricular block. Sinus node dysfunction and sino-atrial disease. Early postoperative arrhythmias. Late postoperative arrhythmias. Arrhythmias in structural congenital heart defects. Arrhythmias in cardiomyopathy. Syncope. Sudden death. Antiarrhythmic drug treatment. Pacemakers. Catheter ablation. Artifacts. Index.
