"The reader's rapid assimilation of medical concepts is the key to the continuing success of this best-selling book. A caption explains the concept illustrated on each page, and a few simple sentences reinforce the concept with interactive (programmed) learning, which links to the following page. Dr Dubin's light and entertaining style, known world-wide, makes learning enjoyable. Practice twelve-lead tracings at the end establish self-confidence, and summarised reference sheets with examples (designed to be shared) provide an excellent review"--Publisher's description.

Includes index.

Basic principles -- Recording the EKG -- Autonomic nervous system -- Rate -- Rhythm, part I: arrhythmias of focal origin -- Rhythm, part II: blocks -- Axis -- Hypertrophy -- Infarction (includes hembiblock) -- Miscellaneous --Cardiac monitor displays -- Personal quick reference sheets -- EKG tracings.