Review by Kathy Lyon

This book begins with a review of the techniques and tools of the electrocardiogram (ECG). As usual, with the books in the Made Easy Series, the preparation steps are fully explained, and important tips and hints are offered to the reader. The authors' knowledge and experience becomes apparent early on in this book. The advantage imparted from experience is passed to the reader in easy-to-follow format. The book explains the development of the heartbeat, the function of the ECG, the attachment of the leads, recording technique, measurement of the P-QUR-T, and the canine/feline normals.

Arrhythmia classifications and interpretations are explained. The bulk of the book contains examples of various common readings and their interpretation. The book is spiral-bound to lay flat. The top half of the opened pages contains ECG examples, and the bottom half contains information on reading and interpretation. In some cases, a sketch of the heart area is included to further illustrate the result. Tucked into a pocket on the back jacket liner is an ECG ruler.

A must for students, and an excellent reference for the practitioner, this book should be handy in the clinic for easy consulting.

Teton NewMedia, P.O. Box 4833, 4125 South Hwy 89, Jackson, WY 83001. www.veterinarywire.com. Soft cover, 105 pages, $31.

Upcoming books to complement this volume are: Treating Heart Failure; Echocardiography; Blood Pressure; Cardiac Drugs; and Anesthesia.