Guide To EKG Interpretation: Revised Edition (White Coat Pocket Guide Series) [Paperback]

John A. Brose (Author), John C. Auseon (Author), Daniel Waksman (Author), Michael J. Jarosick (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0821413287 | ISBN-13: 978-0821413289 | Publication Date: August 30, 2002 | Edition: 1

The Guide to EKG Interpretation is designed as a practical guide for primary care physicians, students, nurses, physician’s assistants, and anyone else who interprets electrocardiograms as part of his or her practice. Unlike most other textbooks used to identify and interpret EKG tracings, The Guide to EKG Interpretation is designed to function in a dual role. If the reader wishes to look up bundle-branch blocks, there is a reference section discussing this abnormality in detail. If, however, the clinician notices only that there is QRS widening on the EKG, the problem-solving section of the handbook will help lead the clinician to that abnormality. This combination of functions and a convenient pocket size make The Guide to EKG Interpretation a useful pocket companion for the busy clinician or student. Based on a prototype and revised according to surveyed use, The Guide to EKG Interpretation is the first in a series of White Coat Pocket Guides, designed for practitioners in the field, and published in collaboration with the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine.

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About the Author

John Brose, D.O., is board-certified in family practice and is Assistant Dean for Clinical Research at Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio. John C. Auseon, D.O., is a board-certified cardiologist practicing in Columbus, Ohio. Daniel Waksman, D.O., practices emergency medicine in Coldwater, Ohio. Michael J. Jarosick, D.O., is board-certified in emergency medicine and practices in Mansfield, Ohio.

Product Details

• Paperback: 230 pages
• Publisher: Ohio University Press; 1 edition (August 30, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0821413287
• ISBN-13: 978-0821413289
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #98,841 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You must have this book!!, November 30, 2000

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Cynthia S. Benfield (Akron, OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Guide To EKG Interpretation: Revised Edition (White Coat Pocket Guide Series) (Paperback)

Dr. Brose's "Guide to EKG Interpretation" is a resource that all physicians in training should seriously consider acquiring. It is an extremely thorough book, and its size is deceptive. You wouldn't think a small pocket-size book could pack this much information! As an illustration, I had a question on my Part II board exam about a "J wave", something I had never heard of, even after my EKG rotation and delivering a few EKG lectures. As it turns out, Dr. Brose's book addresses the J wave, while many other resources make no mention of it. Also, the material is presented in a way that is clear and very easy to follow. Full of cross-references, you can quickly gain a solid understanding of virtually any issue you'll encounter when interpreting an EKG. I believe that medical students, interns, residents, and attending physicians alike will benefit from owning this book. Certainly, it is something that medical students and interns should have in their pockets (it is not cumbersome...it's a perfect size).

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST HAVE FOR ALL MEDICAL STUDENTS/INTERNS/RESIDENTS, October 10, 2000

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Jason E Cheatham (Portsmouth, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Guide To EKG Interpretation: Revised Edition (White Coat Pocket Guide Series) (Paperback)

Dr. Brose's book is an amazing tool for mastering the EKG. I have personally used this text each and every day on rounds and seeing patients in clinic. It is easy to read and contains what every student/intern/resident needs to know. I implore all of you out there that haven't conquered the EKG, to purchase this book and learn how to become a master at interpretation.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!! Good source for rapid EKG Interpretation!, May 7, 2003

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R. Santiago "rosesmd" (Puerto Rico) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Guide To EKG Interpretation: Revised Edition (White Coat Pocket Guide Series) (Paperback)

Great Ekg pocket!!. Very straight, not boring and easy understanding of the Ekg. Really helpful and time saving. Not a headache anymore on reading Ekg. From simple explanation to more complicated but easy to understand. Great for interns and residents.You should have it!.