Small Animal ECGs

Small Animal ECGs: An Introductory Guide provides all the information veterinarians need when using electrocardiography techniques for the first time.

• An ideal introduction to veterinary electrocardiography written in a very easy to understand way, for what can be a daunting subject

• The author is RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology and regularly speaks on this subject

• Full of examples of colour ECG tracings, as well as colour illustrations to explain arrhythmias

• Covers techniques that can readily be used in first opinion small animal practice

• Includes new chapters on mechanisms of supraventricular arrhythmias, accelerated idioventricular rhythm and use of Holters

“"Overall, this book does an excellent job of describing the most common arrhythmias encountered, with easy-to-follow key points highlighted. It is an excellent guide for readers interested in gaining a basic understanding of how to read ECGs and treat patients with arrhythmias." ( Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 15 June 2016)”

"Overall, this book does an excellent job of describing the most common arrhythmias encountered, with easy-to-follow key points highlighted. It is an excellent guide for readers interested in gaining a basic understanding of how to read ECGs and treat patients with arrhythmias." (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 15 June 2016)

Mike Martin holds a Diploma in Veterinary Cardiology and has been an RCVS Recognised Specialist since 1995. He has been an examiner at Certificate and Diploma level for the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. He has been both Honorary Secretary and Chairman of the Veterinary Cardiovascular Society.  He has published over 40 scientific peer reviewed papers. He is a recipient of BSAVA awards: in 1993 the Dunkin Award, in 2000 the Melton Award, in 2006 the Petsavers Award and in 2010 the Dunkin & Blaine Awards. He is a frequent CPD lecturer within Europe and has presented his clinical research at Specialist Cardiology meetings in both Europe and the USA.

Small Animal ECGs: An Introductory Guide provides all the information that veterinarians need when using electrocardiography techniques for the first time. Helping make sense of this extremely useful and yet sometimes daunting technology, the book is aimed squarely at the beginner, and is designed specifically for ease of use. It includes not only ECG tracings, but also clear and simple explanatory diagrams that accompany the text. NEW IN THIS EDITION Now in full colour with a larger page size to improve navigation of the book and usefulness of the diagrams All chapters revised and updated New chapters on mechanisms of supraventricular arrhythmias, accelerated idioventricular rhythm and use of Holters This book contains everything that the veterinary professional will need to know when starting out recording and interpreting ECGs, whether they are practicing or still studying.

Small Animal ECGs: An Introductory Guide provides all the information that veterinarians need when using electrocardiography techniques for the first time. Helping make sense of this extremely useful and yet sometimes daunting technology, the book is aimed squarely at the beginner, and is designed specifically for ease of use. It includes not only ECG tracings, but also clear and simple explanatory diagrams that accompany the text. NEW IN THIS EDITION Now in full colour with a larger page size to improve navigation of the book and usefulness of the diagrams All chapters revised and updated New chapters on mechanisms of supraventricular arrhythmias, accelerated idioventricular rhythm and use of Holters This book contains everything that the veterinary professional will need to know when starting out recording and interpreting ECGs, whether they are practicing or still studying.

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