Small Animal ECGs: An Introductory Guide

This book provides all the information that veterinarians need when using electrocardiography techniques for the first time. It is aimed squarely at the beginner, and is designed specifically for ease of use. It includes not only ECG tracings, but also clear and simple explanatory diagrams that accompany the text.




• Written by a Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology
• New chapters on the management and treatment of arrhythmias and on choosing an ECG recorder
• Suitable for all veterinary professionals, including practitioners, veterinary students, nurses and technicians

PART I: Understanding The Electricity of the Heart and How it Produces an ECG Complex.

1. What is an ECG?.

2. The Electricity of the Heart.

3. Rhythms of Sinus Origin.

PART II: Abnormal Electricity of the Heart:.

4. Recognising and Understanding Ectopia.

5. Arrhythmias Associated With Ectopia.

6. Abnormalities of the Conduction System.

7. Changes in the P-QRS-T Morphology.

PART III: More Advanced Electrocardiography:.

8. Understanding the ECG Limb Lead Systems.

9. Mean Electrical Axis (MEA) Explained.

10. Intraventricular Conduction Defects.

11. Some Additional Arrhythmias.

PART IV: Management and Treatment of Arrhythmias:.

12. Management of Arrhythmias.

13. Treatment of Arrhythmias.

14. Pacemakers.

Part V: Recording and Interpreting ECGs.

15. Approach to the Interpretation of the ECG Recording.

16. Artifacts.

17. Recording an ECG.

18. Choosing an ECG Recorder.

Further Reading
Mike Martin holds the Diploma in Veterinary Cardiology and is RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology. He runs his own specialist referral practice, the Veterinary Cardiorespiratory Centre, in Kenilworth, Warwickshire.