Elsevier The ECG Made Easy

The ECG Made Easy is an established introduction to electrocardiography that has been in print for over forty years. With sales of more than half a million copies and translations into more than a dozen languages, it has been described by the British Medical Journal as a “medical classic”. The book is written for medical and health care staff who want a clear route into the fundamentals of ECG interpretation.

It presents the ECG as straightforward to understand, positioning it as a natural continuation of taking a patient’s history and carrying out a physical examination. The content guides users of the electrocardiogram towards direct, accurate recognition of normal and abnormal ECG patterns, with particular emphasis on the full 12-lead ECG. Realistic reproductions of recordings are included, supported by a page size intended to display 12-lead ECGs across a single page.

Key details

• Introductory guide to understanding the ECG
• Publisher: Elsevier
• In print for over forty years
• Sales of more than half a million copies
• Translated into more than a dozen languages
• Page size designed to show 12-lead ECGs across a single page

Synopsis

This practical guide introduces the ECG in a clear, accessible way and encourages readers to approach interpretation with confidence. It connects ECG use to routine clinical assessment and supports recognition of normal and abnormal patterns. The text also aims to develop understanding of the ECG in the diagnosis and management of abnormal cardiac rhythms, with a focus on the full 12-lead ECG and realistic reproductions of recordings.