• Presents the intriguing subject of ECG in a format, which is not just easy to comprehend but also handy for reference • Initial chapters deal with basic principles, nomenclature of deflections and calculation of heart-rate and electrical-axis • Potential abnormalities of waves and segments are then discussed, with due emphasis on causation and relevance • Cardiac arrhythmias are dealt with at length, including their origin, mechanism, causative factors and management • Text is interspersed with a bewildering array of real ECG graphs, illustrative diagrams and comparative tables.