Goldberger's Clinical Electrocardiography

Ary L. Goldberger, MD, FACC, is Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Director of the Margret and HA Rey Institute for Nonlinear Dynamics in Physiology and Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. Zachary D. Goldberger, MD, FACC, FHRS, is Associate Professor of Medicine in the School of Medicine and Public Health's Division of Cardiovascular Medicine and Electrophysiology at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin. Alexei Shvilkin, MD, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts.

"...provides a comprehensive introduction to developing strong ‘ECG literacy’, with no prerequisite knowledge required.... The book begins by delving into cardiac electrophysiology, building a strong foundational understanding of how the heart functions before moving onto the ECG itself.... stands out as an extremely useful book for healthcare professionals across various stages of their careers, addressing the persistent challenge of ECG interpretation with clarity and depth. It effectively bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and clinical relevance. The free eBook, including over 150 questions, enables testing and consolidation throughout. With its straightforward explanations, up-to-date content and emphasis on key points, this edition prepares its readers to approach ECG interpretation with confidence and competence." - Jasleen Nagi and Sahdev Nikhil (Imperial College London), Perfusion, 2024"Goldberger’s Clinical Electrocardiography’ stands out as an extremely useful book for healthcare professionals across various stages of their careers, addressing the persistent challenge of ECG interpretation with clarity and depth. It effectively bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and clinical relevance....With its straightforward explanations, up-to-date content and emphasis on key points, this edition prepares its readers to approach ECG interpretation with confidence and competence.” -- Jasleen Nagi & Sahdev Nikhil, Perfusion 2024

• 1. Essential Concepts: What Is an ECG?2. Electrocardiogram Basics: Waves, Intervals, and Segments3. How to Make Basic ECG Measurements4. Electrocardiogram Leads5. The Normal Electrocardiogram6. Electrical Axis and Axis Deviation7. Atrial and Ventricular Overload/Enlargement8. Ventricular Conduction Disturbances: Bundle Branch Blocks and Related Abnormalities9. Myocardial Ischemia and Infarction, Part I: ST Segment Elevation and Q Wave Syndromes10. Myocardial Ischemia and Infarction, Part II: Non-ST Segment Elevation and Non-Q Wave Syndromes11. Drug Effects, Electrolyte Abnormalities, and Metabolic Disturbances12. Pericardial, Myocardial, and Pulmonary Syndromes13. Sinus and Escape Rhythms14. Supraventricular Arrhythmias, Part I: Premature Beats and Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardias15. Supraventricular Arrhythmias, Part II: Atrial Flutter and Atrial Fibrillation16. Ventricular Arrhythmias17. Atrioventricular (AV) Conduction Abnormalities, Part I: Delays, Blocks, and Dissociation Syndromes18. Atrioventricular (AV) Conduction Disorders, Part II: Preexcitation (Wolff-Parkinson-White) Patterns and Syndromes19. Bradycardias and Tachycardias: Review and Differential Diagnosis20. Digitalis Toxicity21. Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Sudden Cardiac Death Syndromes22. Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators: Essentials for Clinicians23. Interpreting ECGs: An Integrative Approach24. Limitations and Uses of the ECG25. ECG Differential Diagnoses