Mike Martin holds a Diploma in Veterinary Cardiology and has been an RCVS Recognised Specialist since 1995. He has been an examiner at Certificate and Diploma level for the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. He has been both Honorary Secretary and Chairman of the Veterinary Cardiovascular Society.  He has published over 40 scientific peer reviewed papers. He is a recipient of BSAVA awards: in 1993 the Dunkin Award, in 2000 the Melton Award, in 2006 the Petsavers Award and in 2010 the Dunkin & Blaine Awards. He is a frequent CPD lecturer within Europe and has presented his clinical research at Specialist Cardiology meetings in both Europe and the USA.

• Preface to third edition viiAbout the author ixAcknowledgements xiAbbreviations xiiiPart 1: Understanding the electricity of the heart and how it produces an ECG complex 11 What is an ECG? 32 The electricity of the heart 43 Rhythms of sinus origin 10Part 2: Abnormal electricity of the heart 154 Recognising and understanding ectopia 175 Ventricular arrhythmias 276 Supraventricular arrhythmias 447 Abnormalities in the conduction system 548 Changes in the P–QRS–Tmorphology 63Part 3: More advanced electrocardiography 719 Understanding the ECG limb lead systems 7310 Mean electrical axis (MEA) explained 7511 Intraventricular conduction defects 7912 Supraventricular arrhythmias: in-depth 86Part 4: Management, clinical significance and treatment of arrhythmias 9513 Management of arrhythmias 9714 Clinical significance and treatment of tachyarrhythmias 10215 Clinical significance and treatment of bradyarrhythmias 112Part 5: Recording and interpreting ECGs 11916 Approach to interpretation of the ECG recording 12117 Artefacts 12418 Recording an ECG 13019 Choosing an ECG recorder 13720 Ambulatory ECG monitoring 143Further reading 152Index 153

"Overall, this book does an excellent job of describing the most common arrhythmias encountered, with easy-to-follow key points highlighted. It is an excellent guide for readers interested in gaining a basic understanding of how to read ECGs and treat patients with arrhythmias." (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 15 June 2016)