Over 300 Illustrations Inside - Special Launch Price!Electrocardiograms (or “ECGs”) can seem very daunting when you first try to read them. There are so many squiggles, often visualized in six different "boxes" on the ECG interpretation page. You've been told that those squiggles mean something important about the heart—but what? In this guide, you will understand how ECGs are performed, what they represent about the heart, and what it means to see something you don't think is normal.Before you get into the hard stuff—the actual interpretation of ECGs, and what to do about what you've read—you'll study the source of the ECG, which is the heart. By reviewing what this important organ looks like and does every moment of your life, you'll see how those ECG lines get generated and what exactly they mean.Then we'll talk about how the ECG is generated and how you obtain an ECG. What is the difference between a "rhythm strip" and a 12-lead ECG, for example? What is a P wave or a QRS complex? After you learn these, you'll be ready to interpret what you see on an ECG reading.The rest of the guide gives you the tools to read any ECG and know what it means. We'll cover all sorts of arrhythmias as well as ECG evidence of ischemia and infarction. We'll also talk about what you need to know concerning how drugs and electrolyte abnormalities affect the heart, and what kind of ECG you'll see under such influences.Click the cover to see what's inside. Then get yours now by clicking the "Buy Now" button! Read more

The reader's rapid assimilation of medical concepts is the key to the continuing success of this best-selling book. A caption explains the concept illustrated on each page, and a few simple sentences reinforce the concept with interactive (programmed) learning, which links to the following page. Dr Dubin's light and entertaining style, known world-wide, makes learning enjoyable. Practice twelve-lead tracings at the end establish self-confidence, and summarised reference sheets with examples (designed to be copied) provide an excellent review. Read more

The best-selling book on heart disease, updated with the latest research and clinical findings on high-fat/ketogenic diets, sugar, genetics, and other factors. Heart disease is the #1 killer. However, traditional heart disease protocols—with their emphasis on lowering cholesterol—have it all wrong. Emerging science is showing that cholesterol levels are a poor predictor of heart disease and that standard prescriptions for lowering it, such as ineffective low-fat/high-carb diets and serious, side-effect-causing statin drugs, obscure the real causes of heart disease. Even doctors at leading institutions have been misled for years based on creative reporting of research results from pharmaceutical companies intent on supporting the $31-billion-a-year cholesterol-lowering drug industry.The Great Cholesterol Myth reveals the real culprits of heart disease, including: inflammation, fibrinogen, triglycerides, homocysteine, belly fat, triglyceride to HDL ratios, and high glycemic levels. Best-selling health authors Jonny Bowden, PhD, and Stephen Sinatra, MD, give readers a four-part strategy based on the latest studies and clinical findings for effectively preventing, managing, and reversing heart disease, focusing on diet, exercise, supplements, and stress and anger management. Myths vs. FactsMyth: High cholesterol is the cause of heart disease.Fact: Cholesterol is only a minor player in the cascade of inflammation which is a cause of heart disease.Myth: Saturated fat is dangerous.Fact: Saturated fats are not dangerous. The killer fats are the transfats from partially hydrogenated oils. ​Myth: The higher the cholesterol, the shorter the lifespan.Fact: Higher cholesterol protects you from gastrointestinal disease, pulmonary disease, and hemorrhagic stroke.Myth: High cholesterol is a predictor of heart attack.Fact: There is no correlation between cholesterol and heart attacks.Myth: Lowering cholesterol with statin drugs will prolong your life.Fact: There is no data to show that statins have a significant impact on longevity.Myth: Statin drugs are safe.Fact: Statin drugs can be extremely toxic including causing death.Myth: Statin drugs are useful in men, women, and the elderly.Fact: Statin drugs do the best job in middle-aged men with coronary disease.Myth: Statin drugs are useful in middle-aged men with coronary artery disease because of its impact on cholesterol.Fact: Statin drugs reduce inflammation and improve blood viscosity (thinning blood). Statins are extremely helpful in men with low HDL and coronary artery disease. Read more

Most doctors will tell you that there isn't much you can do to treat atrial fibrillation, aside from taking medications for the rest of your life. Cardiologists and a-fib specialists John D. Day and T. Jared Bunch disagree. Atrial fibrillation strikes one in four American adults. Not only do people suffering from this condition suffer from shortness of breath, fatigue, chest discomfort, decreased ability to exercise and do activities of daily living, arrhythmia, and palpitations, but their risk of a stroke, cognitive decline and dementia, heart failure, or premature death also shoots way up. Today, a whole new body of research—one most physicians are unaware of—shows that biomarker and lifestyle optimization may put half the cases of atrial fibrillation into remission without drugs or procedures. And for those in whom these remedies are insufficient or not tolerated, new procedures, in combination with biomarker and lifestyle optimization, may offer lifetime remission from atrial fibrillation and its devastating consequences. In clear, accessible, patient-centric language, Drs. Day and Bunch share their revolutionary approach to treating atrial fibrillation, developed through a combined 53 years working with a-fib patients. The effectiveness of their plan has been proven through countless medical studies. And now, in The AFib Cure: Get Off Your Medications, Take Control of Your Health, and Add Years to Your Life, they share that plan with you. If you're looking for a drug-free solution to your atrial fibrillation, or have a family history of atrial fibrillation and don't want to suffer the same fate, The AFib Cure is for you. Let The AFib Cure show you how to live longer, healthier, free from medications, and free from the fear of atrial fibrillation overshadowing your life. Read more

Now in its sixth edition, Robert M. Bojar's Manual of Perioperative Care in Adult Cardiac Surgery remains the go-to practical guide for all of those involved in the care of the cardiac surgery patient. Written in outline format, it provides a comprehensive, detailed, and clearly explained review of cardiac surgical disease and perioperative management that is of value to practicing cardiac surgeons as well as to cardiologists, residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, critical care and floor nurses, perfusionists, and medical students.Extensively rewritten with updated references to incorporate the latest concepts, guidelines, protocols, and medications used in cardiac surgical practice, this classic text retains the pragmatic features that have made it the gold standard reference that clinicians have used worldwide for the past 30 years.Highlights include:Full coverage of cardiac surgical diseases, including pathophysiology, indications for surgery per guidelines, and figures of operative procedures and diagnostic techniques, with a panoply of examplesChronologic evaluation of patients from preoperative assessment to intraoperative considerations to postoperative care for each procedureExtensive chapters discussing organ system management in the ICU, followed by a discussion of later postoperative management and problemsIncorporation of newer techniques (TAVR, Mitraclip, etc.) within the chronologic formatEasy access to information using an outline format, markers on the free edges to identify chapters, synopsis pages at the beginning of each chapter, and a comprehensive index to provide easy referencing within the textUpdated references throughout that are available from on-line resources21 appendices summarizing order sheets, protocols, commonly used drug doses, body mass index, and other important informationPraise for the fifth edition:"Surgeons are frequently asked to recommend a text that can be used to guide the care of their patients. This comprehensive text is the standard by which any other text should be judged."―Critical Care Medicine"It remains a classic and a must have for anyone involved in cardiac surgery."―Perfusion.com Read more

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The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program provides essential information about neonatal stabilization for maternal/infant caregivers in all settings and focuses exclusively on the post-resuscitation/pre-transport stabilization care of sick infants. S.T.A.B.L.E. stands for the 6 assessment parameters covered in the program: Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood pressure, Lab work, and Emotional support for the family. A seventh module, Quality Improvement, stresses the importance of professional responsibility of improving and evaluating care provided to sick infants. Neonatal assessment and stabilization guidelines are offered in each module. Prevention of adverse events and delivery of safe patient care are stressed throughout the program.   The new seventh edition has been updated to stay current with changes in neonatal care and includes a new feature, “Let’s Learn More,” that delves deeper into topics. The Sugar module is organized into 7 Guidelines and Care Recommendations with a new recommendation to use dextrose gel for the at-risk infant who is healthy enough to feed. New full-color illustrations are included throughout each module to explain difficult concepts.   Comprehensively reviewed by highly regarded neonatologists, nurses, and respiratory therapists, The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program is considered the follow-up, complementary program to resuscitation education.   Read more

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FOGOROS’ ELECTROPHYSIOLOGIC TESTINGAuthoritative guide to applying, performing, and interpreting electrophysiologic testing in the evaluation and treatment of cardiac arrhythmiasFor more than thirty years, Fogoros’ Electrophysiologic Testing has been a trusted introduction to the field of electrophysiology for anyone needing to quickly acquaint themselves with basic concepts and procedures of EP testing, especially medical students, residents, nurses, and technicians. This book also serves as a quick refresher for medical practitioners wanting to brush up on aspects of electrophysiology or fine-tune their mastery of the field. Overall, the text clarifies the role of electrophysiologic testing in the evaluation and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. The authors provide clear summaries of complex topics, implementing a uniquely user-friendly style that makes information easy to digest and recall. They provide clear, step-by-step guidance on performing EP tests and interpreting their results, and review the latest developments in therapeutic electrophysiology. Topics covered in the 7th edition of Fogoros’ Electrophysiologic Testing include: Disorders of the heart rhythm, including the cardiac electrical system, abnormal heart rhythms, and treatment of arrhythmias The evaluation of bradycardia (the SA node, AV node, and His-Purkinje system), supraventricular tachyarrhythmias, and ventricular arrhythmias Transcatheter ablation of supraventricular tachycardias, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, PVCs, and ventricular tachycardia Pacing therapy for heart failure, advances in conduction system pacing, and the evaluation of syncope As with all previous editions, this updated and revised 7th edition of Fogoros’ Electrophysiologic Testing was written with the goal of demystifying electrophysiology and making it readily accessible to anyone with a professional need, including medical students, residents, nurses, and technicians. Read more

Whether you are an aspiring Cardiologist, a Nurse, Doctor, or medical student preparing for exams or better still, you are just a person with keen interest about the structures and workings of the human heart…then this Cardiovascular Coloring workbook is for YOU!We have designed this Cardiology workbook to make the learning experience of the human heart not only EASY but also FUN and EXCITING. By coloring and labeling the HD images contained in this book, you will easily make visual associations with key concepts and terminologies of the heart.Key Features Include:✔️ Answers are contained on the back pages🔥 Custom write-in space for writing in your answers (No need for rough paper)✔️ Features One image per page (Helps to prevent color bleeding. Also, it makes it possible for images to be torn out and stick to the wall/refrigerator door after coloring & Labeling)✔️ All Images are accurately labelled🔥 Contains HD images (Without gray areas)In this Book, you will Learn About the:✔️ The Conduction System of the Heart✔️ Cardiac Cycle & Veins✔️ Coronary Vessels, Veins, and Arteries✔️ Gross Anatomy of the Heart✔️ Heart Valves✔️ Ventricles✔️ Atrium🔥 And Much More!Are you Ready to Have Fun while learning & mastering the structures of the human Heart? If yes, then scroll up and click the “BUY NOW” button! Read more

Want to Lower Your Blood Pressure, Protect Your Heart, and Stay Active—Without Giving Up Delicious Food?❌ Have you been told to cut down on salt and processed foods, but every "heart-healthy" recipe you try is bland and uninspiring?❌ Do you struggle with meal planning, unsure of what to cook that’s quick, simple, and actually good for your blood pressure and heart health?❌ Are you tired of restrictive diets that promise results but leave you feeling hungry, frustrated, and missing your favorite foods?As you age, protecting your heart and managing blood pressure becomes more important than ever. Yet, most so-called “healthy” diets are too complicated, too restrictive, or simply not sustainable—especially for seniors who just want to enjoy their meals and stay active.The Mediterranean DASH Diet is different. It combines the blood pressure-lowering power of the DASH diet with the proven longevity and heart-health benefits of the Mediterranean diet.This cookbook makes it effortless to follow. You’ll get quick, no-fuss recipes packed with flavor, easy meal-planning strategies, and even a bonus spice & herb guide to help you cook with less salt while still enjoying rich, satisfying flavors.Here’s what is contained in this cookbook:✅ The easiest way to transition to a heart-healthy lifestyle without stress, confusion, or giving up your favorite meals✅ A selection of quick and effortless 30-minute recipes designed specifically for seniors—so you can cook less and enjoy life more✅ Nutritionists-approved meals that lower blood pressure naturally without the need for extreme diets or tasteless food✅ The secret to keeping your meals full of flavor without salt—using Mediterranean herbs and spices to boost taste and health✅ A simple meal-planning strategy that removes all the guesswork, so you’ll never feel lost about what to cook again🎁 BONUS🎁👉The Mediterranean DASH Spice & Herb Guide—discover the best natural seasonings to enhance flavor while keeping your heart strongEven if…Even if you hate cooking, these recipes are so simple that you’ll have meals ready in under 30 minutes—with no complicated techniques or expensive ingredients.Even if you have tried other diets and failed, this approach is realistic, flexible, and enjoyable—because lasting health comes from food you actually love to eat.It’s time to stop feeling overwhelmed by diet restrictions and start enjoying flavorful, heart-healthy meals that make a real difference in your life.Scroll to the top of the page and click the "Buy Now" button to start your journey to better health today! Read more

From an award-winning cardiologist comes the most up-to-date, definitive reference book about statins—cholesterol-lowering drugs—providing a thorough examination of the uses and safety claims of this high-profile class of drugs.COULD STATIN DRUGS ACTUALLY HARM YOU? Despite the rosy picture painted in the ads of a miracle cure for high cholesterol and its attendant heart disease, the reality of taking statins may be far less pretty. Dr. Barbara H. Roberts, director of the Women’s Cardiac Center at the Miriam Hospital in Rhode Island, discusses both the benefits and health risks of these popular drugs in this comprehensive guide that finally reveals the questionable science behind the research studies. This honest, patient-friendly appraisal of the most widely used medications in the world may shock you, but it may also save your life. Offering clear-cut, easy-to-understand information in an easily accessible fashion, Dr. Roberts explains how to take the best possible care of your heart, including: * The keys to maintaining cardiovascular well-being * How to interpret your cholesterol numbers * The frightening adverse effects of popular drugs It is time to take charge of your heart health. Learn the facts behind the hype so that you can make informed decisions on a subject vital to your continued health. If you or someone you love either takes a statin or is considering doing so, you need to read this book. Includes recipes for a delicious and heart-healthy diet, including Wasabi-Roasted Salmon, Pasta with Avocado Sauce, and Lemon-Pineapple Breakfast Muffins. Read more

For portable, quick access to information needed at the point of care in today’s cath lab, look no farther than Kern’s Cardiac Catheterization Handbook, 7th Edition. This detailed, authoritative guide is ideal for cardiologists who need a quick clinical primer on cardiac catheterization, as well as for all members of the cardiac cath team. Highly readable and accessible, it helps you provide optimal patient care with reliable information on the latest diagnostic and treatment advances in this fast-paced field.Provides clear instructions on what to expect, what to avoid, and how to manage complications for every procedure you’ll encounter – including coverage of new techniques and technologies that affect virtually all aspects of familiar procedures.Covers all the newest catheterization techniques for vascular closure and expansion of large-bore access procedures, including TAVR, ECMO, mitraclip, and TMVR.Features a new chapter on intracardiac echocardiography and intraprocedural imaging.Discusses key topics such as intra-procedural imaging, management of complications with algorithms that expedite the approach to these patients, adjunctive hemodynamic support, and maintaining quality in the laboratory.Incorporates an increased emphasis on indications and contraindications for procedures in the context of a multidisciplinary heart team approach.Includes numerous clear illustrations to enhance your understanding of the material, as well as videos of Dr. Kern demonstrating various procedures in the cath lab.Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices. Read more

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Lab Results Are Just the Beginning—What Are You Missing?Most practitioners check lab values. Few truly understand them.A patient walks into your office, frustrated. Their lab work is “normal,” yet their symptoms persist. Fatigue, brain fog, unexplained weight gain—but the numbers don’t explain why.So, you dig deeper. You spend hours researching, cross-referencing markers, trying to connect the dots. But what if you’re missing critical clues hiding in plain sight?Book 1: Foundations of Health Testing: (Part 1 of 4) Base-Level Blood Labs, Cardiometabolic, & NutritionThis first volume in A Practitioner’s Guide to Mastering Functional Medicine Lab Values lays the groundwork for lab analysis, helping you move beyond surface-level readings to uncover real insights.With 497 pages of clinical depth and detail, this book provides everything you need to feel clinically confident in lab interpretation, including:201 Blood Markers – Covering serum, cellular, standard blood labs, advanced blood labs, and micronutrient assessmentsComplete Urinalysis – Traditional and optimal markers for deeper metabolic insights21 Common Blood Patterns – revealing hidden connections between markersUnit Conversion Resources – Easily interpret international lab values35 Pages of Additional References– NEVER BEFORE compiled in one resource, tools, references, and functional medicine insights to streamline your workflowDeep Dive Into Essential PanelsComplete Blood Count (CBC) – Recognizing patterns beyond anemia and infectionComprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) – Identifying subtle imbalances that impact overall healthAnemia Panel – Detecting early and functional deficiencies in iron, B12, folate, and moreLipids & Cardiometabolic Markers – Uncovering deeper risk factors for metabolic dysfunctionInflammation & Fatty Acids – Connecting chronic inflammation and essential fatty acid imbalancesSugar Panel – Going beyond glucose and A1C to assess insulin resistance and metabolic healthThyroid Markers – Understanding the full picture beyond TSH, including free T3, free T4, reverse T3, and antibodiesNutrient Levels – Detecting hidden vitamin, mineral, antioxidant, and micronutrient deficienciesThis isn’t just a reference—it’s a clinical blueprint for making better decisions, faster. Whether you’re new to functional medicine or looking to refine your approach, this book provides the clarity, structure, and real-world application you need to transform lab data into actionable patient outcomes.Meet Your AuthorDr. Z has trained thousands of practitioners worldwide in functional medicine, bridging the gap between conventional lab analysis and deeper functional insights. With over 20 years of clinical experience and extensive research, this series distills the most important lab interpretation strategies into a streamlined, go-to resource for practitioners who demand accuracy and efficiency.But what if your approach to labs has been incomplete all along?What if standard lab ranges are missing early warning signs of dysfunction?What if the answers are right in front of you—if only you knew what to look for?That’s exactly what this book will teach you.Be the practitioner who sees what others miss.Get A Practitioner’s Guide to Mastering Functional Medicine Lab Values, Book 1 today and start interpreting labs with confidence, uncovering hidden imbalances, and delivering better patient outcomes. Read more

This primer is the perfect study guide for anyone taking Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) courses for the first time or as a renewal. All concepts and materials are presented in a unique and easy to understand format. Read more

The only EKG book you need to master this topic and pass your exam. Questions are included after each chapter so that you can test your knowledge. For optimal learning and memory retention, we recommend ordering this book together with our questions-only EKG workbook!Taking it one step further than other books. How this book is different:In contrast to other EKG books, we pinpoint with arrows exactly where the problem lies in each arrhythmia, making it easier for you to remember where to look for a specific pathology.Many books don't include questions. This does! You will find questions at the end of each chapter so that you can test your knowledge and ultimately pass your exam.Lots of illustrations. Many other ECG books have too few illustrations.Learning ECGs is a valuable skill for both medical practitioners and non-practitioners. Knowing how to interpret ECG readings will help with understanding how specific features of a person’s heart can affect him or her. This knowledge will guide appropriate care, and prevent undesirable complications from happening.This book is intended to be a beginner’s guide that will provide a mental framework for more advanced topics. Reading this is enough for you to comprehend ECG readings, but you need to know as much as possible to provide the best care.Study this book and other materials thoroughly. If there is something you do not understand, seek clarification before moving on to something else, to minimize your confusion. The more you understand something, the better you will be able to respond to it – especially during emergencies.Each chapter includes exercises. The answers to these are found at the end of the book. Answering these will serve as your review for the chapter. Many students are also ordering this book to complement their ACLS book.Let us begin with the basics of ECG – what it is, what it does, and what you need to prepare for it. Read more

The AHA’s ACLS Reference Card Set is a convenient, quick reference tool that healthcare professionals can use during the ACLS Course and in a variety of healthcare settings. Updated to reflect new science in the 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR & ECC, as well as the 2019 update to the 2018 ASA Ischemic Stroke Guidelines This product is included in the ACLS Provider Manual, #20-1106. This set of 3 cards includes: ACLS Cardiac Arrest, Arrythmias, and Their Treatment ACLS Acute Coronary Syndromes and Stroke ACLS Cardiac Arrest in Special Situations and Neuroprognastication Replaces #15-1007 Read more

A practical, hands-on pictorial guide that illustrates the essential concepts of clinical cardiac electrophysiology for allied health personnel, fellows, and those new to the EP lab. More than 85 high-quality tracings, diagrams, fluoroscopic images, and electroanatomic maps, accompanied by detailed discussions of each image, offer a fundamental understanding of cardiac electrophysiology equipment, principles, and procedures: Catheter placement, hardware connections, and intracardiac signals Normal electrogram sequences associated with sinus rhythm Methodologies used to uncover the mechanisms of common clinical tachycardias Authored by a team of experts, Cardiac Electrophysiology: A Visual Guide for Nurses, Techs, and Fellows, Second Edition is an invaluable resource for a complex technology, providing superb guidance in acclimating new trainees and personnel to the EP laboratory and empowering them with the knowledge and skills needed to practice clinical electrophysiology.New to the Second Edition:A new unit―Cardiac Electrical Axis 16 video clips with a focus on electrogram sequences An illustrated glossary and abbreviations list A free eBook includedFull color interior in landscape format. Read more

*2022 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award Finalist for Health“The most mind-blowing information on heart disease. . . . I consider this to be one of the best books I’ve ever read on cardiovascular health.”―Ben Greenfield, New York Times bestselling authorHeart disease is the number-one killer in the world. Despite ever-advancing medical procedures and more and more powerful pharmaceutical drugs, the rate of heart disease continues to rise.According to Dr. Stephen Hussey, this is due in part to misunderstandings about how the heart really functions and how to keep it healthy. These misunderstandings result in improper medical approaches and off-target intervention therapies.As a type 1 diabetic, Dr. Hussey has always known that he was at two to four times greater risk of developing heart disease. As a result, he has dedicated his entire adult life to understanding the heart, to prevent himself from becoming a statistic.And then his worst nightmare came true. Dr. Hussey suffered a “STEMI,” a blockage in the left anterior descending artery of his heart. STEMIs are typically so fatal that they are known as “widowmakers.” Only 12 percent of those who experience them outside of a hospital setting survive.Dr. Hussey was among the lucky 12 percent, but faced a difficult decision during his recovery: follow the standard of care laid out for him by the attending cardiologist, or politely decline and apply everything he’d learned about the heart to a recovery protocol that would look massively different than what the doctors were recommending.In Understanding the Heart, Dr. Hussey shares the information that guided him through the highest-stakes decision of his life, including:A large body of research suggesting that the heart is not the main mover of blood in the body, and what that means for your overall healthThe evolutionary origins of the nervous system, and how these manifest today in rampant rates of heart diseaseDeep analysis of the widely accepted idea that saturated fat and cholesterol will clog your arteriesThe importance of reducing oxidative stress for a heart healthy lifestyleIn Understanding the Heart, Dr. Stephen Hussey lays bare everything he has learned in his deep investigation into the heart, and guides you on a path to prevent disease in the context of a highly diseased modern world in order to enjoy lifelong good health. Read more