ECG illustrations with interpretations are presented in several categories: normal children of all ages, acquired abnormalities such as hypertrophy or electrolyte disorders, and common congenital heart disease lesions. Later sections cover bradycardia, supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias, and a basic section on pacemaker ECGs. Simple techniques used to interpret mechanisms of arrhythmias are described as a resource for practitioners in cardiology, adult electrophysiology, or pediatrics who may not have a readily accessible resource for these ECG examples.
The accompanying CD has been prepared with 3 purposes in mind:
1 as a self-evaluation tool for interpretation of ECGs
2 as a teaching reference for Cardiology fellows, residents, and house staff
3 as an invaluable resource for the Emergency Room physician or pediatrician who might obtain an ECG on a pediatric patient
Normal ECGs.
Abnormal ECGs.
Acquired Heart Disease.
Congenital Heart Disease.
Bradycardia and Conduction Defects.
Supraventricular Tachycardia.
Ventricular Arrhythmias.
Pacemakers.
Appendix 1: Age-related normal ECG values in children.
Appendix 2: Criteria for distinguishing VT from SVT.
Appendix 3: Location of accessory atrioventricular connection using initial delta wave polarity.
Appendix 4: Indications for pacing in childhood.
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