Description: "This book is written for the physician assistant and nurse practitioner but it is intended for any healthcare provider who is attempting to master the EKG. EKGs are frequently seen as daunting to conquer, and we are often content to simply learn the basics and move on with the rest of our training. We find ourselves memorizing the material, perhaps in hopes of simply passing a test, without fully understanding why an EKG tracing appears the way it does. The goal of this book is to present not only the facts but also the physiology behind the process. We review clinical scenarios in which you may see certain abnormalities, to allow for a real-life approach. This should lead to less memorizing and more understanding and allow for those facts to transition to everyday clinical use"--
Brief description:
Maureen Knechtel, DMSc, PA-C, holds a Bachelor of Health Science and a Master of Physician Assistant Studies, as well as a Doctor of Medical Science with a focus in medical education. She has spent her clinical career as a physician assistant specializing in general cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology. She teaches electrocardiogram (EKG) recognition and interpretation to both physician assistants and nurse practitioners. Throughout her career, she has been a guest lecturer nationally and locally on topics including EKG interpretation, ischemic heart disease, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Dr. Knechtel is a fellow member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Tennessee Academy of Physician Assistants, and a Cardiovascular Team Member with the American College of Cardiology. She currently serves as academic coordinator and associate professor with the Milligan University Physician Assistant Program in northeast Tennessee.