Can anyone recommend a good book for learning EKG's other than Dubin's? I've heard there are a few out there which are ideal for EM.

Thanks.

12 Lead ECG: The Art of Interpretation by Garcia and Holtz. Best one out there.

12 Lead ECG: The Art of Interpretation by Garcia and Holtz. Best one out there.
100% agree with Sheerstress. It is by far the best EKG book out on the market. I read it before residency and was reading EKGs better than any of my peers.

I think I lost the sumbitch. I must have lent it to someone and now can't remember who I let borrow it. That's the last time I'm ever nice to somebody!

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For my money it is "The Complete Guide to ECGs: A Comprehensive Study Guide to Improve ECG Interpretation Skills" by O'Keefe, Hammill, Freed, and Pogwizd. Available from www.physicianspress.com. This is a GREAT learning tool that cardiology fellows use to study. The first part of the book is text, the second half case based with Q&A. It is awesome!

- H

For advanced EKG reading.

Pretty good book, goes by disease (AMI, hyperkalemia, etc). Very different approach than the other books, which is why I like it.

For my money it is "The Complete Guide to ECGs: A Comprehensive Study Guide to Improve ECG Interpretation Skills" by O'Keefe, Hammill, Freed, and Pogwizd. Available from www.physicianspress.com. This is a GREAT learning tool that cardiology fellows use to study. The first part of the book is text, the second half case based with Q&A. It is awesome!

- H

Also a great book to go through, but a bit advanced. As you noted, it's geared a little more toward the cardiologist/electrophysiologist with extensive differential lists - a beginner might get lost in the woods the first time through. You might want to try one of the beginning texts before tackling this one.

Another good one to try: ECGs for the Emergency Physician by Mattu and Brady.