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A pocket atlas of arrhythmias
BOOKREVIEWS
285
The diseases are chosen because of their chronicity and not because of any known relationship between them. The pattern of the book is to describe and discuss the current situation under each of the diseases and to indicate the areas of further research. The author has collected together a large number of papers, and reviewed these in a competent and thorough manner. The work is detailed and must have occupied many hours of laborious (and at times boring) work. The fruits of his work will depend on the amount of use to which future readers and specific researchers will put this volume. I would think that it will form an excellent basis for further work in any of the diseases mentioned; there is a useful selected bibliography at the end of each chapter. Among the suggestions made for further research (based on the paucity of reliable data) include a need for assessment of emotional factors in the genesis of asthma, and the relationship between adult and child respiratory problems. This book will be of great use to those studying various aspects of the diseases covered and to epidemiologists. It will also be of major interest to both paediatric and adult thoracic physicians. In the United Kingdom, social workers with their wider involvement in the new health services, would find selected sections educational. In summary: a book to be recommended. MICHAELJOSEPH
A Pocket Atlas of Arrhythmias. By NEVILLE CONWAY. London: 1974. Pp. 160. L1.50.
Wolfe
Medical.
The atlas is a book of pocket or handbag size, which in itself is an advantage. The illustrations are very clear, with good examples of the abnormalities described. The system of numbering is by subject rather than page, and the index is comprehensive and easily understood. The descriptions are in conversational style, and electrophysiological mechanisms are introduced where necessary, but not laboured. A rather simplistic approach is taken and some of the more recent theories The clinical implication of the of arrhythmogenesis are not mentioned. dysrhythmia is always mentioned, although of necessity management is only discussed briefly. The atlas does not confine itself to naturally occurring arrhythmias, but deals with the effect of cardiac pacing, and some of the arrhythmias that this may produce. The title does not suggest that the book deals specifically with myocardial infarction, but since this condition is most likely to be accompanied by arrhythmias, I think the space devoted to the electrocardiographic changes of infarction is rather small. In general I would say this is an excellent atlas for nurses, particularly in coronary care units, and would strongly recommend it. RAPHAELBALCON
285
The diseases are chosen because of their chronicity and not because of any known relationship between them. The pattern of the book is to describe and discuss the current situation under each of the diseases and to indicate the areas of further research. The author has collected together a large number of papers, and reviewed these in a competent and thorough manner. The work is detailed and must have occupied many hours of laborious (and at times boring) work. The fruits of his work will depend on the amount of use to which future readers and specific researchers will put this volume. I would think that it will form an excellent basis for further work in any of the diseases mentioned; there is a useful selected bibliography at the end of each chapter. Among the suggestions made for further research (based on the paucity of reliable data) include a need for assessment of emotional factors in the genesis of asthma, and the relationship between adult and child respiratory problems. This book will be of great use to those studying various aspects of the diseases covered and to epidemiologists. It will also be of major interest to both paediatric and adult thoracic physicians. In the United Kingdom, social workers with their wider involvement in the new health services, would find selected sections educational. In summary: a book to be recommended. MICHAELJOSEPH
A Pocket Atlas of Arrhythmias. By NEVILLE CONWAY. London: 1974. Pp. 160. L1.50.
Wolfe
Medical.
The atlas is a book of pocket or handbag size, which in itself is an advantage. The illustrations are very clear, with good examples of the abnormalities described. The system of numbering is by subject rather than page, and the index is comprehensive and easily understood. The descriptions are in conversational style, and electrophysiological mechanisms are introduced where necessary, but not laboured. A rather simplistic approach is taken and some of the more recent theories The clinical implication of the of arrhythmogenesis are not mentioned. dysrhythmia is always mentioned, although of necessity management is only discussed briefly. The atlas does not confine itself to naturally occurring arrhythmias, but deals with the effect of cardiac pacing, and some of the arrhythmias that this may produce. The title does not suggest that the book deals specifically with myocardial infarction, but since this condition is most likely to be accompanied by arrhythmias, I think the space devoted to the electrocardiographic changes of infarction is rather small. In general I would say this is an excellent atlas for nurses, particularly in coronary care units, and would strongly recommend it. RAPHAELBALCON