Book description
Reviews of previous editions:
"...a well conceived practical guide to the interpretation and
treatment of the main cardiac rhythm disturbances."
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Lancet
"This book presents a concise and simplified approach to the
diagnosis and management of abnormalities in cardiac rhythm.... One of
the book's strengths is the number and quality of electrocardiographic tracings"
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New England Journal of Medicine
"...this book provides an excellent foundation for all those
involved in the care of arrhythmia patients"
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British Journal of Hospital Medicine
"…would recommend it unreservedly to anaesthetists who wish to
improve their knowledge of cardiac arrhythmias"
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British Journal of Anaesthesia
"This book about cardiac arrhythmias is of much educational value"
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European Heart Journal
A trusted source for junior doctors, students, nurses and cardiac
technicians for over 30 years, the new edition of this classic
reference continues the winning formula of previous editions while at
the same time incorporating essential new content on today's most
important clinical topics, including:
- Atrial fibrillation: ablation, drugs, rate control versus rhythm
control, risk of systemic embolism, prognosis
- Indications for and management of implantable defibrillators
including complications such as arrhythmia storms
- Indications for pacemaker implantation
- Anticoagulant therapy (for atrial fibrillation)
- Long QT syndromes and other channelopathies
- Recently-approved anti-arrhythmia drugs
The 8th edition also features the latest guidelines on ECG screening
of athletes and clear guidance for anaesthetists and surgeons dealing
with patients with arrhythmias an/or implantable devices. Rich with
example ECGs and designed for ease of access to information,
Bennett's Cardiac Arrhythmias is the reference you can trust
to help you master arrhythmia diagnosis and provide optimal treatment
of any patient under your care.
David H. Bennett
, Senior Consultant Cardiologist, Regional Cardiac Centre, University
Hospital of South Manchester & Honorary Clinical Lecturer in
Cardiology, University of Manchester
