{"product_id":"a-patients-guide-to-heart-rhythm-problems-a-johns-hopkins-press-health-book-9780801897757","title":"A Patients Guide to Heart Rhythm Problems A Johns","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeart rhythm problems (arrhythmias) can be a matter of life or death, and people with arrhythmias must get an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. This guide provides information about palpitations, rapid heart rhythms (tachycardias), slow heart rhythms (bradycardias), cardiac arrest, and other conditions related to irregular heartbeats.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA superb book which is neither confusing or condescending for those seeking sound advice on Heart Rhythm Problems. -- Henry Purcell, Editor, British Journal of Cardiology Arrhythmia Watch 2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword, by Chris Chiames\u003cbr\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One: The Basics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Overview\u003cbr\u003e2. Who Is Your Cardiologist?\u003cbr\u003e3. The Pulse: Heartbeat and Rhythm\u003cbr\u003e4. Heart Rhythms\u003cbr\u003e5. The Pump\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two: Heart Rhythm Abnormalities\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6. Slow Rhythms: Bradycardias\u003cbr\u003e7. Fast Rhythms: Tachycardias\u003cbr\u003e8. Ventricular Tachycardia and Ventricular Fibrillation\u003cbr\u003e9. Supraventricular Tachycardia\u003cbr\u003e10. Atrial Fibrillation\u003cbr\u003e11. Atrial Flutter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Three: Sudden Cardiac Arrest\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12. Sudden Cardiac Arrest\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Four: Syncope\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13. Syncope\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Five: The Tests\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14. Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)\u003cbr\u003e15. Stress Test and Related Procedures\u003cbr\u003e16. Continuous Monitoring Devices\u003cbr\u003e17. Echocardiogram\u003cbr\u003e18. Computerized Axial Tomography (CT) Angiogram and Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)\u003cbr\u003e19. Cardiac Catheterization, Coronary Angiogram, Left Ventriculogram, Angioplasty, and Stenting\u003cbr\u003e20. T-Wave Alternans (TWA)\u003cbr\u003e21. Electrophysiology Study (EP Study)\u003cbr\u003e22. Tilt Table Test\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Six: Procedures and Medications for Treating Heart Problems\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e23. Catheter Ablation\u003cbr\u003e24. Electrical Cardioversion and Defibrillation\u003cbr\u003e25. Heart Medications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Seven: Devices for Treating Heart Problems\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e26. Pacemakers\u003cbr\u003e27. Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs)\u003cbr\u003e28. Biventricular Devices\u003cbr\u003e29. Implantable Cardiac Monitors\u003cbr\u003e30. Device Implant Procedures\u003cbr\u003e31. Device Replacement and Lead Extraction\u003cbr\u003e32. Recalls\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Eight: The Diseased Heart\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e33. Heart Failure\u003cbr\u003e34. Cardiomyopathy\u003cbr\u003e35. Hereditary Conditions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Nine: Prevention and Resuscitation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e36. Preventing Heart Disease\u003cbr\u003e37. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)\u003cbr\u003e38. Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Ten: Follow-up and Patient Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e39. Patient Follow-up\u003cbr\u003e40. Support Groups\u003cbr\u003e41. Defensive Patienting 101: A Primer on Patient Safety\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003eAppendixes\u003cbr\u003eA. When an Electrophysiology Study Is Appropriate\u003cbr\u003eB. When an Implantable Permanent Pacemaker Is Appropriate\u003cbr\u003eC. When an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Is Appropriate\u003cbr\u003eD. When Biventricular Therapy Is Appropriate\u003cbr\u003eGlossary\u003cbr\u003eBibliography\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Johns Hopkins University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49405211181399,"sku":"9780801897757","price":23.17,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780801897757.jpg?v=1730489130","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/a-patients-guide-to-heart-rhythm-problems-a-johns-hopkins-press-health-book-9780801897757","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}