Francis Morris & William J. Brady 
ABC of Clinical Electrocardiography 

Electrocardiography is an essential tool in diagnosing cardiac
disorders. This second edition of the ABC of Clinical
Electrocardiography allows readers to become familiar with the wide
range of patterns seen in the electrocardiogram in clinical
practice and covers the fundamentals of ECG interpretation and
analysis.

Fully revised and updated, this edition includes a self-assessment
section to aid revision and check comprehension, clear anatomical
diagrams to illustrate key points and a larger format to show
12-lead ECGs clearly and without truncation.

Edited and written by leading experts, the ABC of Clinical
Electrocardiography is a valuable text for anyone managing patients
with heart disorders, both in general practice and in hospitals.
Junior doctors and nurses, especially those working in cardiology
and emergency departments, as well as medical students, will find
this a vaulable introduction to the understanding of this key
clinical tool.

Table of Content

Preface.

1 Introduction. I-Leads, Rate, Rhythm and Cardiac Axis:
Steve Meek (Royal United Hospitals, Bath), Francis Morris (Northern
General Hospital, Sheffield).

2 Introduction. II-Basic Terminology: Steve Meek (Royal
United Hospitals, Bath), Francis Morris (Northern General Hospital,
Sheffield).

3 Bradycardias and Atrioventricular Conduction Block: David Da
Costa (Northern General Hospital, Sheffield), William J Brady
(University of Virginia), June Edhouse (Stepping Hill Hospital,
Stockport).

4 Atrial Arrhythmias: Steve Goodacre (University of Sheffield),
Richard Irons (Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend).

5 Junctional Tachycardias: Demas Esberger (Queen’s Medical
Centre, Nottingham), Sallyann Jones (Queen’s Medical Centre,
Nottingham), Francis Morris (Northern General Hospital,
Sheffield).

6 Broad Complex Tachycardia-Part I: June Edhouse (Stepping
Hill Hospital, Stockport), Francis Morris (Northern General
Hospital, Sheffield).

7 Broad Complex Tachycardia-Part II: June Edhouse
(Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport), Francis Morris (Northern
General Hospital, Sheffield).

8 Acute Myocardial Infarction-Part I: Francis Morris
(Northern General Hospital, Sheffield), William J Brady (University
of Virginia).

9 Acute Myocardial Infarction-Part II: June Edhouse
(Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport), William J Brady (University of
Virginia), Francis Morris (Northern General Hospital,
Sheffield).

10 Myocardial Ischaemia: Kevin Channer (Royal Hallamshire
Hospital, Sheffield), Francis Morris (Northern General Hospital,
Sheffield).

11 Exercise Tolerance Testing: Jonathan Hill (Barts and the
London NHS Trust), Adam Timmis (London Chest Hospital).

12 Conditions Affecting the Right Side of the Heart: Richard A
Harrigan (Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia),
Kevin Jones (Bolton Royal Hospital).

13 Conditions Affecting the Left Side of the Heart: June Edhouse
(Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport), R K Thakur (Michigan State
University), Jihad M Khalil (Michigan State University).

14 Conditions not Primarily Affecting the Heart: Corey Slovis
(Vanderbilt University Medical Center), Richard Jenkins (Northern
General Hospital, Sheffield).

15 Paediatric Electrocardiography: Steve Goodacre (University of
Sheffield), Karen Mc Leod (Royal Hospital for Sick Children,
Glasgow).

16 Cardiac Arrest Rhythms: Robert French (Medical College of
Wisconsin), Daniel De Behnke (Medical College of Wisconsin), Stephen
Hawes (Wythenshaw Hospital, Manchester).

17 Pacemakers and Electrocardiography: Richard Harper (Temple
University Hospital, Philadelphia), Francis Morris (Northern
General Hospital, Sheffield).

18 Pericarditis, Myocarditis, Drug Effects, and Congenital Heart
Disease: Chris A Ghammaghami (University of Virginia), Jennifer H
Lindsey (University of Virginia Health System).

Self Assessment Quiz.

Index

About the author

Dr Francis Morris, Consultant in Emergency Medicine,
Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, UK.

Professor William J Brady, Associate Professor, Vice
Chair and Program Director, Department of Emergency Medicine,
Universityof Virginia Health System, and Medical Director,
Charlottesville-Albermarle Rescue Squad, Charlottesville, Virginia,
USA

Professor John Camm, Professor of Clinical Cardiology, St
George’s Hospital, London, UK