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

Complete, labeled illustrations of the sections of the heart and their functions. Illustrations by award-winning medical illustrator Vincent Perez.  Chart includes detailed diagrams of: · circulation · anterior heart · posterior heart · interior heart · nerves & arteries · beginning of diastole · end of diastole · systole · end of systole · heart in diastole · heart in systole 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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EKG/ECG Interpretation WORKBOOK - Over 300 questions and exercises designed to test your knowledge and memory retention so that you can feel more confident. Avoid feeling nervous and uncertain before the test by making sure you are thoroughly prepared. The perfect complement to any EKG textbook or pamphlet.Being able to interpret ECGs correctly is critical in diagnosing and treating life-threatening arrhythmias. Feedback from our readers has informed us that while they love the textbook, they're looking for more quizzes and exercises on ECGs. This workbook contains exercises only and serves as a complement to any ECG textbook or pamphlet. You will be able to test your knowledge to see if you remember everything correctly. That way, you will feel more confident that you have mastered this topic when it's time for you to take the actual test!This EKG Workbook contains different types of exercises. Some of these are: Fill in the blanksMultiple choice questions (MCQs)Label the pictureIf you've already gone through our ECG textbook and are ready to test your knowledge with some pertinent questions and exercises, then this ECG workbook is exactly what you need. Being a companion to our EKG textbook, it can be used in the following ways: After you've finished the textbook, you can use this workbook to test your knowledge retention.If you have already studied this topic in the past, and you're feeling really confident, you can actually start off with the workbook first and see where you stand. If you find knowledge gaps, then you can go through the textbook to improve your grasp of the subject.We hope you'll find this workbook a good practice tool to improve your understanding of different ECGs. Click 'Add to Cart' and start testing your knowledge! Read more

The newest edition to BarCharts’ line of medical guides is an essential companion for anyone studying EKGs/ECGs or working in the medical field. This guide features an introduction to EKGs and how they work and also includes detailed sections covering the main types of arrhythmias, such as sinus rhythms, atrial rhythms, junctional rhythms, ventricular rhythms, and heart blocks. Helpful illustrations, along with the rate, rhythm, P wave, PR interval, and QRS complex, of each rhythm covered are also included to help with identification. 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

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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

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

A convenient, quick reference tool for healthcare professionals to use during the PALS Course and in a variety of healthcare settings. Updated to reflect new science in the 2020 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC Replaces #15-1046 Read more

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Awarded 4 Stars from Doody's Review Service Improve your ability to provide reliably accurate rhythm strip interpretation with the newly updated, fully interactive ECG Workout, 8th Edition.  Written by an expert arrhythmia instructor, this definitive guide to electrocardiography basics identifies and explains the many types of arrhythmias seen in nursing practice, and describes the various rhythm groups, forms of equipment, and treatment protocols. A proven guide to ECG tracing interpretation methods, the text offers crucial support to nursing students; nurses practicing in cardiac care, critical care, or trauma settings; and those preparing for advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification.    In this edition:NEW and updated figures, boxes, and tables, as well as additional practice strips  NEW! Improved organization of anatomy and physiology content All content aligns to the most current ACLS guidelines Nearly 50 perforated, removable arrhythmia flashcards that provide added practice and interpretation content Perforated, removable arrhythmia summary tables to assist in differentiation between the four rhythm groups. Step-by-step directions for interpreting rhythm strips and understanding and interpreting ECGs More than 600 ECG practice strips for practice under expert guidance A final-chapter self-test with more than 100 waveform rhythm strips for practice on determining rhythm, rate, P wave, PR interval, QRS complex measurement, and on rhythm interpretation  Pocket ECG conversion table on inside back cover supports precise heart rate calculation  End-of-chapter strips from actual patient cases, with 3-second indicators for rapid-rate calculation  Back-of-book answer keys that help you evaluate your skills and distinguish between various heart blocks  Chapters address ECG concepts and skills in well-illustrated detail: Electrophysiology—The electrical basis of electrocardiology Arrhythmias—Examples, causes, clinical treatments, and practice strips for sinus, atrial, junctional, and AV blocks, and ventricular and bundle-branch block rhythms ECG tracing components—Waveforms, intervals, segments, complexes, and waveform identification  Cardiac monitors—Lead systems, lead placement, ECG artifacts, and troubleshooting monitor problems Methods for precise rate calculation Cardiac pacemakers—Types, indications, function, pacemaker terminology, malfunctions, and pacemaker analysis, including practice tracings  About the Clinical Editor  Jane Huff, RN, CCRN, is Arrhythmia Instructor at Unity Health Systems, Unity Health White County Medical Center in Searcy, Arkansas.   Read more

Basic Arrhythmias has equipped hundreds of thousands of students with the solid foundation required for ongoing EKG studies. You’ll come away with sound conceptual knowledge of the common, uncomplicated rhythms central to electrocardiography. With 680+ EKG rhythm strips throughout, you’ll also get the authentic practice needed to successfully interpret basic arrhythmias.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.The 9th Edition is full of expanded content, updated EKG strips and new and updated illustrations. The revisions ensure you’ll have the most complete, up-to-date understanding of basic EKG practices, propelling you into more advanced studies. 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

The only book for nurses new to the cath lab environment, this quick-access orientation guide clearly explains the nurse's primary responsibilities during routine diagnostic and interventional procedures. The second edition is updated with the most current guidelines, a completely new chapter on Adults with Congenital Heart Disease, and new images of peripheral angiography and intervention. It includes updated information on anesthesia support, new devices, vascular closure devices, procedural complications, emergency care, structural heart procedures, and more.Written in a concise, easy-to-read format with streamlined, bulleted information, this orientation guide delivers step-by-step information on common interventions and procedures. It clarifies the roles of an interdisciplinary team within the cath lab and offers anatomy reviews as needed. Illustrative tables, examples of common homodynamic calculations, and images of pressure waveforms and angiograms provide vital information. Each chapter includes key learning objectives and Fast Facts summaries that highlight salient points. The book also serves as a reference for those seeking RCIS certification.New to the Second Edition:New chapter: Adults with Congenital Heart DiseaseNew images of peripheral angiography and interventionUpdated information on anesthesia support, procedural complications, emergency care and structural heart proceduresInformation on new vascular closure devices and device innovationsKey Features:Provides overview of roles within interdisciplinary teamSupplies detailed, step-by-step information about each procedureIncludes tables, examples of common hemodynamic calculations, images of pressure waveforms and angiogramOffers key learning objectives and Fast Facts summaries in each chapter Read more

Get on track to lower your blood pressure in just two weeks!Almost half of all adults in the United States have high blood pressure―but many of us are not aware of it. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, has serious health implications. It is classified as a leading cause of premature death by the World Health Organization, contributing to strokes, heart attacks, heart failure, kidney failure, and even dementia. While medications are often necessary to keep blood pressure in the safe zone, a judicious dietary and lifestyle overhaul will greatly help manage your blood pressure and your overall heart health.Written in an easy-to-follow, friendly style by three heart and nutrition experts, DASH Diet For Dummies shows you how increasing fiber, vitamins, and minerals, along with reducing your sodium intake when needed, can lower your blood pressure in just two weeks! Ranked the #1 Best Diet for Healthy Eating as well as #2 Best Diets Overall by U.S. News & World Report, the DASH Diet is specifically aimed at relieving hypertension and is endorsed by the American Heart Association, The National Heart, Blood, and Lung Institute, and the Mayo Clinic―and is also proven to be effective against conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, PCOS, and more.Improve heart health with lower blood pressureReduce cholesterolLose weightFollow simple, tasty recipesSo, don't let hypertension scare you. Along with good medical care, the DASH diet makes lowering your blood pressure achievable - and tasty! By following the straightforward meal plans and trying out our favorite recipes in DASH Diet for Dummies, you'll set yourself on the fast, proven journey to better blood pressure - and be on your way to a healthy and heart-smart future! Read more