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General Cardiovascular Disorders Clinical Resources

Zipes: Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine 7th Ed.-2005 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Part II - Examination of the Patient: Access document
  - Chapter 9 - Electrocardiography: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Fundamental Principles: Access document
    - Recording Electrodes and Leads: Access document
      - Electrode Characteristics: Access document
      - Clinical Electrocardiographic Lead Systems: Access document
      - The Electrical Axis: Access document
    - The Normal Electrocardiogram: Access document
      - Atrial Activation and the P Wave: Access document
      - Atrioventricular Node Conduction and the PR Segment: Access document
      - Ventricular Activation and the QRS Complex: Access document
      - Ventricular Recovery and the ST-T Wave: Access document
    - The Abnormal Electrocardiogram: Access document
      - Atrial Abnormalities: Access document
        
        Abnormal Sites of Atrial Activation: Access document
        
        Left Atrial Abnormality: Access document
        
        Right Atrial Abnormality: Access document
        
        Other Atrial Abnormalities: Access document
      - Ventricular Hypertrophy and Enlargement: Access document
        
        Left Ventricular Hypertrophy and Enlargement: Access document
        
        Right Ventricular Hypertrophy and Enlargement: Access document
        
        Biventricular Enlargement: Access document
      - Intraventricular Conduction Delays and Preexcitation: Access document
        
        Fascicular Blocks: Access document
        
        Left Bundle Branch Block: Access document
        
        Right Bundle Branch Block: Access document
        
        Multifascicular Blocks: Access document
        
        Rate-Dependent Conduction Block (Aberration): Access document
      - Myocardial Ischemia and Infarction: Access document
        
        Repolarization (ST-T Wave) Abnormalities: Access document
        
        QRS Changes: Access document
        
        Evolution of Electrocardiographic Changes: Access document
        
        Other Ischemic ST-T Patterns: Access document
        
        Localization of Ischemia or Infarction: Access document
        
        Electrocardiographic Diagnosis of Bundle Branch Blocks and Myocardial Infarction: Access document
        
        Atrial Infarction: Access document
        
        Electrocardiographic Differential Diagnosis of Ischemia and Infarction: Access document
        
        Noninfarction Q Waves: Access document
        
        ST-T Changes Simulating Ischemia: Access document
        
        T Wave Inversion: Access document
      - Drug Effects: Access document
      - Electrolyte and Metabolic Abnormalities: Access document
        
        Introduction: Access document
        
        Nonspecific QRS and ST-T Changes: Access document
        
        Alternans Patterns: Access document
    - Clinical Issues in Electrocardiographic Interpretation: Access document
    - References: Access document
    - Guidelines: Electrocardiography: Access document
      - Patients with Known Cardiovascular Disease or Dysfunction: Access document
      - Patients with Suspected Cardiovascular Disease or at High Risk for Cardiovascular Disease: Access document
      - Patients without Known or Suspected Heart Disease: Access document
      - Clinical Competence: Access document
      - References: Access document
  - Chapter 10 - Exercise Stress Testing: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Exercise Physiology: Access document
      - Patient's Position: Access document
      - Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing: Access document
    - Exercise Protocols: Access document
    - Electrocardiographic Measurements: Access document
      - Lead Systems: Access document
      - Types of ST Segment Displacement: Access document
      - Measurement of ST Segment Displacement: Access document
      - Mechanism of ST Segment Displacement: Access document
    - Nonelectrocardiographic Observations: Access document
    - Diagnostic Use of Exercise Testing: Access document
    - Exercise Testing in Determining Prognosis: Access document
    - Cardiac Arrhythmias and Conduction Disturbances: Access document
    - Specific Clinical Applications: Access document
    - Safety and Risks of Exercise Testing: Access document
    - References: Access document
    - Guidelines: Exercise Stress Testing: Access document
      - Standards for Testing and Training: Access document
      - Clinical Indications for Exercise Testing: Access document
        
        Diagnosis of Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease: Access document
        
        Risk Assessment and Prognosis in Patients with Coronary Disease: Access document
        
        After Acute Myocardial Infarction: Access document
        
        Exercise Testing with Ventilatory Gas Analysis: Access document
        
        Special Populations: Access document
      - References: Access document
  - Chapter 16 - Relative Merits of Cardiac Diagnostic Techniques: Access document
    - The Spectrum of Cardiovascular Diagnostic Procedures: Access document
    - Assessment of Left Ventricular Function at Rest: Access document
    - Detection of Coronary Artery Disease: Access document
    - Assessment of Prognosis of Patients Evaluated for Coronary Artery Disease: Access document
      - Introduction: Access document
      - Prediction of Perioperative Ischemic Events: Access document
    - Noninvasive Assessment of Myocardial Viability: Access document
    - References: Access document
- Part I - General Considerations of Cardiovascular Disease
  - Chapter 2 - Economics and Cardiovascular Disease: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Analysis of Specific Interventions: Access document
      - Diagnostic Testing: Access document
      - Developments in Economic Analysis: Access document
    - References: Access document
Goldberger: Clinical Electrocardiography: A Simplified Approach 6th Ed.-1999 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 1 - Introductory Principles: Access document
- Chapter 2 - Basic ECG Waves: Access document
- Chapter 3 - ECG Leads: Access document
- Chapter 4 - The Normal ECG: Access document
- Chapter 5 - Electrical Axis and Axis Deviation: Access document
- Chapter 19 - Limitations and Uses of the ECG: Access document
- Chapter 20 - Pacemakers: A Brief Introduction: Access document
- Chapter 21 - How to Interpret an ECG: Access document
- Chapter 22 - ECG Differential Diagnoses: A Quick Review: Access document
Goldman: Cecil Textbook of Medicine 22nd Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Part VIII - Cardiovascular Disease: Access document
  - Chapter 57 - Principles of Electrophysiology: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - [Principles of Electrophysiology]: Access document
    - Suggested Readings: Access document
  - Chapter 58 - Electrophysiologic Diagnostic Procedures: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - [Electrophysiologic Diagnostic Procedures]: Access document
    - Grade A: Access document
    - Suggested Readings: Access document
  - Chapter 50 - Electrocardiography: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Lead Systems: Access document
    - Cellular Electrophysiology of the Heart: Access document
    - Normal Electrocardiogram: Access document
    - Steps in Analyzing an Electrocardiogram: Access document
    - Suggested Readings: Access document
Ferri: Practical Guide to the Care of the Medical Patient 6th Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 3 - Cardiovascular Diseases: Access document
  - Cardiac Pacemakers: Access document
Cheng-Zaas: The Osler Medical Handbook 1st Ed. - 2003 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 10 - Electrocardiogram Analysis: Access document
- Appendix: Comprehensive Electrocardiographic Algorithm: Access document
Rakel: Textbook of Family Practice 6th Ed.-2002 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 34 - Interpretation of the Electrocardiogram: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Analysis of the ECG: Access document
  - Basic Concepts: Access document
  - Sequence of Depolarization and Repolarization: Access document
  - ECG Lead System for the Frontal Plane: Access document
  - Normal Values in the Frontal Plane: Access document
  - Horizontal or Transverse Plane Leads: Access document
  - Left Ventricular Hypertrophy: Access document
  - Right Ventricular Hypertrophy: Access document
  - Left Bundle Branch Block: Access document
  - Right Bundle Branch Block: Access document
  - Hemiblocks: Access document
  - Right Atrial Enlargement or P-Pulmonale: Access document
  - Left Atrial Enlargement or P-Mitrale: Access document
  - Changes Caused by COPD: Access document
  - Changes Caused by Myocardial Infarction: Access document
  - Causes of ST Segment Displacement: Access document
  - Dextrocardia and Reversed Leads: Access document
  - Scalar Values of ECG: Access document
  - Electrolyte and Drug Effects: Access document
  - Pre-Excitation Syndromes (Short P-R Interval): Access document
  - Disturbances of Rhythm: Access document
  - Suggested Readings: Access document
MD Consult Reference Books: Table of contents | Keyword search - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- All MD Consult Reference Books for
The Merck Manual 17th Ed.-1999: Table of contents
- Chapter 198. Diagnostic Cardiovascular Procedures: Table of contents
  - General: Access document
Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery (eMedicine): Table of contents
- Treadmill and Pharmacologic Stress Testing: Access document
- Diagnostic Programmed Electrical Stimulation: Access document

Emergency Medicine Resources See also General Emergency Medicine Resources

Roberts: Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine 4th Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
Emergency Medicine (eMedicine): Table of contents
- Review of Cardiac Tests: Access document

Pediatrics Resources See also General Pediatrics Resources

Park: Pediatric Cardiology for Practitioners 4th Ed.-2002 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 3 - Electrocardiography: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Normal Pediatric Electrocardiograms: Access document
  - Routine Interpretation: Access document
  - Atrial Hypertrophy: Access document
  - Ventricular Hypertrophy: Access document
  - Ventricular Conduction Disturbances: Access document
  - Ventricular Hypertrophy versus Ventricular Conduction Disturbances: Access document
- Chapter 6 - Noninvasive Techniques: Access document
  - Exercise Test: Access document
  - Ambulatory Electrocardiography: Access document
- Chapter 27 - ST-Segment and T-Wave Changes: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Nonpathologic ST-Segment Shift: Access document
  - Pathologic ST-Segment Shift: Access document
  - T-Wave Changes: Access document
  - Electrolyte Disturbances: Access document
- Chapter 28 - Special Features of the Cardiac Evaluation of Newborns: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Electrocardiography: Access document
Behrman: Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics 17th Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Part 19 - The Cardiovascular System
  - Section 2 - Evaluation of the Cardiovascular System
    - Chapter 416 - Laboratory Evaluation: Access document
Johns Hopkins: The Harriet Lane Handbook: A Manual for Pediatric House Officers 17th Ed-2005 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Part II - Diagnostic and Therapeutic Information: Access document
  - Chapter 6 - Cardiology: Access document
    - I - Websites: Access document
    - V - Electrocardiography: Access document
    - References: Access document

Geriatrics Resources See also General Geriatrics Resources

Merck Manual of Geriatrics: Table of contents
- Chapter 84. Diagnostic Evaluation: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - History and Physical Examination: Access document
  - Diagnostic Procedures: Access document
    - Electrocardiography: Access document
    - Electrophysiologic Testing: Access document
    - Table Tilt Testing: Access document
    - Exercise Testing: Access document

Clinical Guidelines

Zipes: Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine 7th Ed.-2005 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Part II - Examination of the Patient: Access document
  - Chapter 9 - Electrocardiography: Access document
    - Guidelines: Electrocardiography: Access document
      - Patients with Known Cardiovascular Disease or Dysfunction: Access document
      - Patients with Suspected Cardiovascular Disease or at High Risk for Cardiovascular Disease: Access document
      - Patients without Known or Suspected Heart Disease: Access document
      - Clinical Competence: Access document
      - References: Access document
  - Chapter 10 - Exercise Stress Testing: Access document
    - Guidelines: Exercise Stress Testing: Access document
      - Standards for Testing and Training: Access document
      - Clinical Indications for Exercise Testing: Access document
        
        Diagnosis of Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease: Access document
        
        Risk Assessment and Prognosis in Patients with Coronary Disease: Access document
        
        After Acute Myocardial Infarction: Access document
        
        Exercise Testing with Ventilatory Gas Analysis: Access document
        
        Special Populations: Access document
      - References: Access document
- Part IV - Arrhythmias, Sudden Death, and Syncope: Access document
  - Chapter 30 - Therapy for Cardiac Arrhythmias: Access document
    - Guidelines: Ambulatory Electrocardiography and Electrophysiological Testing: Access document
      - Ambulatory Electrocardiography: Access document
        
        Diagnosis: Access document
        
        Assessment of Risk: Access document
        
        Efficacy of Antiarrhythmic Therapy: Access document
        
        Assessment of Pacemaker and Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Function: Access document
        
        Monitoring for Myocardial Ischemia: Access document
        
        Clinical Competence: Access document
      - Electrophysiological Procedures for Diagnosis: Access document
        
        Evaluation of Sinus Node Function: Access document
        
        Acquired Atrioventricular Block: Access document
        
        Chronic Intraventricular Delay: Access document
        
        Unexplained Syncope: Access document
        
        Survivors of Cardiac Arrest: Access document
        
        Unexplained Palpitations: Access document
      - Electrophysiological Studies for Therapeutic Intervention: Access document
      - Clinical Competence: Access document
      - Personal and Pubic Safety Issues: Access document
      - References: Access document
American Heart Association: Homepage
- Scientific Statements: List of documents
  - Exercise Testing in Asymptomatic Adults. A Statement for Professionals From the American Heart Association Council on Clinical Cardiology, Subcommittee on Exercise, Cardiac Rehabilitation, and Prevention (2005): Access document
  - ACC/AHA Clinical Competence Statement on Electrocardiography and Ambulatory Electrocardiography (2001): Access document
  - American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Clinical Competence Statement on Stress Testing (2000): Access document
  - Assessment of Functional Capacity in Clinical and Research Applications (2000): Access document
  - Safety and Utility of Exercise Testing in Emergency Room Chest Pain Centers (2000): Access document
  - ACC/AHA Guidelines for Ambulatory Electrocardiography (1999): Executive Summary
  - Recommendations for Safe Current Limits for Electrocardiographs (1996): Access document
  - Guidelines for Clinical Exercise Testing Laboratories (1995): Access document
Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement: Homepage
- Knowledge Resources: Table of contents
  - Cardiac Stress Test Supplement: Access document
MD Consult Practice Guidelines: Table of contents | Keyword search - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Electrocardiography: List of documents
National Guideline Clearinghouse: MeSH browse | Detailed search
- Electrocardiography (MeSH browse): List of documents
- Electrocardiography (Keyword search): List of documents
- Exercise Test (MeSH browse): List of documents
- Exercise Test (Keyword search): List of documents

News Resources

Doctor's Guide to the Internet: Homepage
- Cardiology News: List of documents
  - Electrocardiography (Keyword search): List of documents
MD Consult: Homepage - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Today in Medicine: Table of content (scroll down to Cardiology)

Miscellaneous Electrocardiography Clinical Resources

HealthWeb: Homepage
- Cardiology: Table of contents
  - Educational Resources: List of documents
  - Electronic Journals: List of documents
  - Continuing Education: List of documents
  - Associations: List of documents
  - Discussion Groups: List of documents
  - Consumer Health Resources: List of documents
YAHOO - Health:Diseases and Conditions:Electrocardiogram
Additional Electrocardiogram resources (These sites have not been reviewed.)
YAHOO - Health:Diseases and Conditions:Heart Diseases
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YAHOO - Health:Medicine:Cardiology
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