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EKGs for the Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant

EKGs for the Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant


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Goes beyond rote memorization of facts to facilitate true understanding of the physiology behind the process With clear and concise explanations that help both students and clinicians easily grasp key concepts, this newly revised and updated fourth edition provides a comprehensive and practical approach to EKG interpretation for NP and PA students, as well as any clinician seeking EKG mastery. New to the fourth edition are expanded clinical scenarios demonstrating real-life applications for interpreting EKG readings along with updated clinical content on more advanced steps in treatment and management. This textbook enhances the differentiation of arrhythmias, featuring clinical insights that help distinguish between them, and provides additional case studies illustrating diagnosis and management. New flow charts and a "Quick Hits" section provide speedy access to key information with a special appeal to visual learners. The text delivers a systematic and physiologic approach to EKGs with a blueprint for evaluating individual EKG tracings. It facilitates in-depth understanding of EKG interpretation that enables learners to go beyond rote memorization. A wide variety of clinical situations are represented, including normal variants as well as pathologic findings, and 75 case studies include teaching points to enable readers to put their knowledge to the test. With over 80 figures and tables and more than 270 EKG tracings, this resource clearly illustrates EKG interpretation concepts for both students and practicing NPs and PAs. The text is accompanied by a ready-to-use EKG curriculum, including videos and PowerPoints by the author for each chapter as well as a test bank. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers. New to the Fourth Edition: Features expanded clinical scenarios promoting practical application of abstract concepts with answer key enabling readers to immediately test their knowledge Provides enhanced clinical content addressing next steps in treatment and management Expands upon concepts of arrhythmia differentiation, diagnosis, and treatment Offers new EKG tracings with practice questions Adds flow charts to aid visual learners and assist in understanding differential diagnosis Offers “Quick Hits” section at chapter beginnings highlighting key points Includes additional case studies illustrating concepts of diagnosis and management Features updated educator materials such as concise videos with corresponding PowerPoints and a test bank Key Features: Facilitates in-depth comprehension rather than rote learning with a systematic, physiological, and practical approach Includes more than 80 figures and tables and over 270 EKG strips to illustrate concepts Offers end-of-chapter review questions to fortify learning Reinforces knowledge with 75 EKG-related case studies connecting key concepts with real-world learning

Table of Contents:
Foreword Theresa M. Campo DNP, FNP-C, ENP-BC, FAANP, FAAN Part I: Basics of Cardiac Physiology and Relationship to the EKG Rhythm Output Chapter 1. Introduction to the EKG, Cardiac Anatomy, and Electrical Conducting System Chapter 2. Defining the Intervals Part II: Interpreting the 12-Lead EKG Chapter 3. Lead review Chapter 4. Rate Chapter 5. Rhythm Chapter 6. Axis Chapter 7. Heart Block Chapter 8. Ischemia and Infarction Part III: Commonly Occurring Arrythmias and EKG Findings Chapter 9. Supraventricular Arrhythmias Chapter 10. Ventricular Arrhythmias Chapter 11. Paced EKGs Chapter 12. Drug and Electrolyte Effects on the EKG Chapter 13. Clinical Conditions That Affect the EKG Part IV: Clinical Application Chapter 14. Applying EKG Skills to Clinical Practice Part V: Answer Keys Chapter 15. Answers to End-of-Chapter Review Questions Chapter 16. Answers and Teaching Points to Chapter 14 EKGs

About the Author :
Maureen Knechtel, DMSc, PA-C, holds a Bachelor of Health Science and a Master of Physician Assistant Studies, as well as a Doctor of Medical Science with a focus in medical education. She has spent her clinical career as a physician assistant specializing in general cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology. She teaches electrocardiogram (EKG) recognition and interpretation to both physician assistants and nurse practitioners. Throughout her career, she has been a guest lecturer nationally and locally on topics including EKG interpretation, ischemic heart disease, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Dr. Knechtel is a fellow member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Tennessee Academy of Physician Assistants, and a Cardiovascular Team Member with the American College of Cardiology. She currently serves as academic coordinator and associate professor with the Milligan University Physician Assistant Program in northeast Tennessee.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780826155412
  • Publisher: Springer Publishing Co Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: Springer Publishing Co Inc
  • Edition: New edition
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Width: 203 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0826155413
  • Publisher Date: 09 Jun 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Height: 254 mm
  • No of Pages: 384
  • Weight: 820 gr


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