Now in its Second Edition, this compact, portable reference is a complete, concise, and straightforward guide to ECG interpretation. The comprehensive coverage includes ECG basics, rhythm strips, arrhythmias, pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments, 12-lead and 15-lead ECGs, and more. The book features scores of waveform illustrations, look-alike arrhythmias with distinguishing features, assessment and treatment algorithms, and troubleshooting tips for ECG problems.

This edition has new chapters on pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment and new information on biventricular pacers and ablation therapy. A practice strip appendix has been added for self-testing. Rhythm strips have been added to the Quick Guide to Arrhythmias appendix.