ECG Abnormal Pattern

Author: Dang Yuhua
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: The cardiovascular field is a vital and dynamic area in clinical medicine. As an important branch of cardiology, electrocardiography holds a significant position in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Currently, despite the continuous advancement and development of sophisticated diagnostic methods and treatment techniques in clinical practice, electrocardiography remains a systematic and independent specialty, serving as the foundation for various medical disciplines. Its ongoing development and refinement, particularly the rapid progress in cardiac electrophysiology, have continuously expanded the knowledge base in the field of electrocardiography, leading to fundamental changes in traditional concepts and enhancing its clinical application value. This necessitates a comprehensive and systematic understanding and mastery of electrocardiography by clinicians, especially internists.
Electrocardiography is a discipline with strong practical emphasis. While systematic theory is undoubtedly important, merely mastering theory often leaves clinicians unprepared for the diverse complexities of practice. Only through extensive clinical practice—such as analyzing numerous abnormal electrocardiogram images—can one deepen understanding and retention, further mastering the specialty and better serving clinical needs. Based on a thorough review of domestic and international literature and combined with over 40 years of clinical experience, the author has compiled and organized over 600 high-quality images, providing a detailed discussion of the characteristics and diagnosis of abnormal electrocardiograms.
Starting from fundamental theories and progressing layer by layer, the book also concisely explains new theories, concepts, and diagnostic and treatment methods. For example, it compares the electrocardiograms of patients with myocardial infarction or angina with coronary angiography; it also contrasts the surface electrocardiograms of patients with idiopathic ventricular tachycardia, preexcitation syndrome, or paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia with intracardiac electrophysiological examinations and radiofrequency ablation procedures, thereby drawing accurate conclusions. Different electrocardiograms share both commonalities and uniqueness, and diagnosis must be closely tied to clinical context and comparative analysis across different time periods. Through detailed case analyses and summary explanations, the book ensures that readers retain the information effortlessly.
The book comprises 984,000 words and over 600 abnormal electrocardiogram images, offering rich content and clear illustrations. Enhanced by the publisher's meticulous planning and high-quality printing (hardcover edition), it serves as a valuable clinical reference. It is suitable for internists, cardiovascular and electrocardiography specialists, medical school faculty and students, and particularly for grassroots healthcare workers.