|  | Author: Malcolm S Thaler
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
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Sales Rank: 24531
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: Sixth Edition
Pages: 336
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Dimensions (in): 9 x 7 x 0.6
ISBN: 1605471402
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.1207547
EAN: 9781605471402
ASIN: 1605471402
Publication Date: August 1, 2009
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 Great Review Book May 19, 2006
sabai206
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
My initial exposure to EKGs was via Dubin. That was a great starter. But a couple of months later, I had to relearn everything again and this book really helped. Each chapter is divided into subheadings. Each subheading gives you the big picture. Then the whole chapter concludes with a recap: an EKG for each subheading. It was great. I checked it out from my library and did not buy it (if you can, I suggest you buy it). Happy learning!
The Best EKG Book Around! April 28, 2006
DrNarcan (Chicago, IL United States)
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
I'm a medical student, and this is the best EKG book I've found for learing EKGs relevant for students. Probably all you need for med school exams are heart blocks and MIs, but this book has all the major stuff, bundle branch/fasicular/hemi -blocks, SVTs, etc. The best part about this book is that its NOT just pattern recognition like other EKG books. It tells you why a rhythm is narrow vs wide, what's actually going on in that re-entrant rhythm, why that block looks the way it does by relating it to what's actually going on with the current, which makes you remember it better. Basically, if you just want to memorize some shapes, go use Dubin. But if you want to understand why EKGs make the patterns they do for various pathologies, then you MUST buy this book.
Very thorough, yet super easy to follow... October 26, 2005
A. Rogers (Louisville, KY)
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
Great, great book. I definitely feel that this book has helped me understand EKGs. I never read Dubin, but I certainly won't need to now...
Far superior to Dubin's book August 25, 2005
Eye MD-in-training
46 out of 46 found this review helpful
For years, professors, clinical instructors, and residents told me all I ever needed to known to analyze EKGs was Dubin's book. Despite reading it over and over again, I still struggled when it came time to interpret EKGs during rounds. I realized this was because Dubin's book favors rote memorization over understanding. The fill in the blank, repetitive structure actually makes retaining information difficult because it doesn't really teach you anything. Thaler's book, on the other hand, successfully manages to remain informal while teaching the concepts behind EKG analysis. I bought this book on the recommendation of a fellow intern who was having the same difficulties. One read through and I felt that years were wasted struggling with Dubin. Don't waste time or money on Dubin's ridiculous approach. Thaler's book will actually teach you what you need to know.
Let the book excerpts speak for themselves April 30, 2005
Miss Negra (New York, NY United States)
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
I would recommend to all to first look at the excerpts and decide which style best suites your style of learning. I viewed the Thaler first, and then Dubin. My learning style is much more suited to Thaler; the fill in the blank style of Dubin was so ridiculous that I thought it was a joke at first. On the other hand some people may find that style more conducive to their learning needs, so there is no need to burn the book in a bonfire.
The interesting part is that I had originally set out to buy the Dubin after reading the reviews about the book. The negative Dubin reviews mentioned the Thaler book as a better alternative and many reviews mentioned the different styles of the books as factors. Bravo to reviewers for helping me make a smart choice for me. Thaler it is.
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