Offering a clear and concise presentation, ECG: ESSENTIALS OF ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY is designed to help you understand the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to successfully perform an ECG. Succinct yet comprehensive coverage includes instruction on the anatomy of the heart, electrophysiology of the heart, and ECG basics. The book is an excellent resource for a standalone ECG class, various college technology programs, a review course, or as a supplemental text to strengthen foundational skills. To prepare you for completing ECGs in the field, it presents a combination of introductory cardiovascular anatomy, relationships of other body systems to heart health, essential legal and ethical considerations, patient assessment techniques, instructions on how to complete and document ECGs, and basic interpretation of the ECG tracing. Objectives you must master to qualify to sit for the National Healthcareer Association's EKG Technician Certification exam are addressed throughout.