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For over a decade, A Primer of ECG has served as an invaluable guide in helping students master the principles and applications of electrocardiography (ECG). This book, considered a classic in the field, explains the fundamentals of ECG and its interpretation as well as the common errors in interpretation. With over 40 years of experience in teaching and practising Medicine and Cardiology, KP Misra uses his unique flair and exhaustive knowledge to make this subject simple and easy to understand. The numerous illustrations support the text and enable greater clarity and understanding. This second edition of the book has been updated to reflect current thinking and aims to better serve the needs of students, practitioners and physicians.

Special Features:

Simple language
Updated chapters
Numerous illustrations to enhance clarity
Many examples and case studies

K P Misra, formerly Senior Consultant Cardiologist and Director Medical Education, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, has taught ECG and Cardiology to over 100,000 doctors across the world. His immensely popular lectures on ECG are sought after by teachers and students alike.

1. The History and Development of Electrocardiography 2. Anatomy of the Electrocardiogram 3. Electrical Axis, Position and Rotation of the Heart 4. Chamber Enlargements 5. Bundle Branch Blocks and Fascicular Blocks 6. Heart Block 7. Ischemic Heart Disease 8. Arrhythmias 9. Drugs and Electrolytes 10. Congenital Heart Disease 11. The Magic of ECG 12. Artifacts in ECG 13. Treadmill Test 14. Computer Confusion Index