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Basic Arrhythmias with 12-lead EKGs, 9th edition

Published by Pearson (March 7, 2024) © 2025

  • Gail Walraven

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For courses in basic or introductory cardiography.

Realistic hands-on practice for mastery of basic arrhythmias

Basic Arrhythmias has equipped hundreds of thousands of students with the solid foundation required for ongoing EKG studies. Learners come away with sound conceptual knowledge of the common, uncomplicated rhythms central to electrocardiography. With 680+ EKG rhythm strips throughout, students get the authentic practice needed to successfully interpret basic arrhythmias.

The 9th Edition is full of expanded content, updated EKG strips and new and updated illustrations. The revisions ensure students have the most complete, up-to-date understanding of basic EKG practices, propelling them into more advanced studies.

Hallmark features of this title

A focus on fundamentals

  • Chapters cover all the basics of arrhythmia interpretation, including basic electrophysiology, waves and measurements and rhythm analysis, along with the five major groups of arrhythmias.
  • Units are carefully organized and of a consistent length, enabling self-paced, independent study of basic principles, concepts and techniques.
  • Appendices cover select advanced concepts, based on reader requests. Examples include cardiac A&P, 12-lead electrocardiography and pacemakers.

Targeted practice

  • Practice with 680+ EKG rhythm strips helps reinforce concepts. Answers are on the same page, for instant remediation.
  • In-chapter questions and end-of-chapter self-tests cover essential chapter concepts.
  • Full-color tearout flashcards support efficient studying.

New and updated features of this title

  • EXPANDED: Multiple sections have been expanded upon to clarify ideas or build upon students’ understanding of the content.
  • UPDATED: New and updated illustrations reflect the most current methods for measuring and interpreting basic arrhythmias.
  • UPDATED: Select EKG strips have been replaced for a more effective presentation of key concepts.

Features of Pearson+ eTextbook for the 9th Edition

  • UPDATED: Rhythm Randomizer is an innovative self-study tool embedded within the Pearson+ eTextbook. Students control virtual calipers, while testing their strip-reading knowledge against a database of more than 600 EKG rhythm strips.
  1. Electrophysiology
  2. Waves and Measurements
  3. Analyzing EKG Rhythm Strips
  4. Sinus Rhythms
  5. Atrial Rhythms
  6. Junctional Rhythms
  7. Heart Blocks
  8. Ventricular Rhythms
  9. Practice Makes Perfect
  10. Final Challenge

APPENDICES

  • A. Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology
  • B. Pathophysiology and Clinical Implications of Arrhythmias
  • C. 12-Lead Electrocardiography
  • D. Basic 12-Lead Interpretation
  • E. Pacemakers

Glossary

Answer Key

Index of Practice Strips by Rhythm Names

Subject Index

Flashcards

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