The second edition retains the book’s systematic, physiologic approach that trains readers to follow the same steps in evaluating each EKG. It negates the need for rote memorization by facilitating a genuine understanding of EKG interpretation. Using the patient’s presenting symptoms as a starting point, abundant clinical scenarios demonstrate real-life applications for interpreting EKG readings. With scores of figures and tables and more than 200 EKG tracings, this resource delivers everything physician assistants and nurse practitioners need to provide expert, quality care to their patients.

Basics of cardiac physiology and relationship to the EKG rhythm output -- Introduction to the EKG, cardiac anatomy, and electrical conduction system -- Defining the intervals -- Lead review -- Rate -- Rhythm -- Axis -- Heart block -- Ischemia and infarction -- Supraventricular tachycardia -- Ventricular arrhythmias -- paced EKGs -- Drug and electrolyte effects on the EKG -- Clinical conditions that affect the EKG -- Applying EKG skills to clinical practice.