John Hampton is Emeritus Professor of Cardiology at University of Nottingham, UK. Joanna Hampton is Consultant Physician at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK. David Adlam is Professor of Acute and Interventional Cardiology at the University of Leicester, UK.

Review of the previous edition: “An excellent book for medical students and junior medical staff.” --Cardiovascular Research“A useful revision tool for those familiar with the interpretation of ECGs, but equallycould be used effectively as a reference tool by those less proficient.” --Journal of Accident and Emergency NursingReviews from readers:“This is an excellent review material, set out in a good logical flow”“Really well written text that takes into account the different needs and diverse learning methods of students” (Translated from Italian)

• 1. The ECG in Healthy People2. The ECG in Patients with Palpitations and Syncope: Initial Assessment3. The ECG in Patients with Palpitations and Syncope: Ambulatory ECG Monitoring and Smart Devices4. The ECG When the Patient Has a Tachycardia5. The ECG When the Patient Has a Bradycardia6. The ECG in Patients with Chest Pain7. The ECG in Patients with Breathlessness8. The Effects of Other Conditions on the ECG9. Conclusions: Four Steps to Making the Most of the ECG