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Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 16th Ed.-2005: Table of contents - Health Sciences Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 213. The Bradyarrhythmias: Disorders of Sinus Node Function and AV Conduction Disturbances: Table of contents
  - Anatomy of the Conducting System: Access document
  - Electrophysiologic Principles: Access document
  - Sinus Node Dysfunction: Access document
  - Further Reading: Access document
Zipes: Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine 7th Ed.-2005 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Health Sciences Library subscription ( INFO )
- Part IV - Arrhythmias, Sudden Death, and Syncope: Access document
  - Chapter 27 - Genesis of Cardiac Arrhythmias: Electrophysiological Considerations: Access document
    - Basic Electrophysiological Principles: Access document
      - Physiology of Ion Channels: Access document
      - Intercalated Discs: Access document
      - Phases of the Cardiac Action Potential: Access document
        
        General Considerations: Access document
        
        Phase 4--The Resting Membrane Potential: Access document
        
        Phase 0--Upstroke or Rapid Depolarization: Access document
        
        Phase 1--Early Rapid Repolarization: Access document
        
        Phase 2--Plateau: Access document
        
        Phase 3--Final Rapid Repolarization: Access document
        
        Phase 4--Diastolic Depolarization: Access document
      - Normal Automaticity: Access document
        
        Automaticity in Sinus Nodal Cells: Access document
        
        Loss of Membrane Potential and Arrhythmia Development: Access document
    - Mechanisms of Arrhythmogenesis: Access document
      - Disorders of Impulse Formation: Access document
        
        Abnormal Automaticity: Access document
    - References: Access document
  - Chapter 32 - Specific Arrhythmias: Diagnosis and Treatment: Access document
    - Sinus Nodal Disturbances: Access document
      - Normal Sinus Rhythm: Access document
      - Sinus Bradycardia: Access document
      - Hypersensitive Carotid Sinus Syndrome: Access document
      - Sick Sinus Syndrome: Access document
    - References: Access document
  - Chapter 29 - Diagnosis of Cardiac Arrhythmias: Access document
    - Diagnosis of Cardiac Arrhythmias: Access document
      - History: Access document
      - Physical Examination: Access document
      - Electrocardiogram: Access document
      - Additional Tests: Access document
      - Exercise Testing: Access document
      - Long-Term Electrocardiographic Recording: Access document
      - Heart Rate Variability: Access document
      - QT Dispersion: Access document
      - Late Potentials: Access document
      - T Wave Alternans: Access document
      - Baroreceptor Reflex Sensitivity Testing: Access document
      - Body Surface Mapping: Access document
      - Upright Tilt-Table Testing: Access document
      - Invasive Electrophysiological Studies: Access document
    - References: Access document
  - Chapter 30 - Therapy for Cardiac Arrhythmias: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Pharmacological Therapy: Access document
    - Class IA Antiarrhythmic Agents: Access document
      - Quinidine: Access document
      - Procainamide: Access document
      - Disopyramide: Access document
    - Class IB Antiarrhythmic Agents: Access document
      - Lidocaine: Access document
      - Mexiletine: Access document
      - Phenytoin: Access document
    - Class IC Antiarrhythmic Agents: Access document
      - Flecainide: Access document
      - Propafenone: Access document
      - Moricizine (Ethmozine): Access document
    - Class II Antiarrhythmic Agents: Access document
    - Class III Antiarrhythmic Agents: Access document
      - Amiodarone: Access document
      - Bretylium Tosylate: Access document
      - Sotalol: Access document
      - Ibutilide: Access document
      - Dofetilide: Access document
      - Azimilide: Access document
    - Class IV Antiarrhythmic Agents: Access document
    - Other Antiarrhythmic Agents: Access document
      - Adenosine: Access document
      - Digoxin: Access document
    - Electrotherapy of Cardiac Arrhythmias: Access document
      - Direct-Current Electrical Cardioversion: Access document
      - Implantable Electrical Devices for Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias: Access document
      - Ablation Therapy for Cardiac Arrhythmias: Access document
    - Surgical Therapy for Tachyarrhythmias: Access document
      - Supraventricular Tachycardias: Access document
      - Ventricular Tachycardia: Access document
      - Surgical Techniques: Access document
      - Electrophysiological Studies: Access document
    - References: Access document
    - Guidelines: Ambulatory Electrocardiography and Electrophysiological Testing: Access document
      - Ambulatory Electrocardiography: Access document
        
        Diagnosis: Access document
        
        Assessment of Risk: Access document
        
        Efficacy of Antiarrhythmic Therapy: Access document
        
        Assessment of Pacemaker and Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Function: Access document
        
        Monitoring for Myocardial Ischemia: Access document
        
        Clinical Competence: Access document
      - Electrophysiological Procedures for Diagnosis: Access document
        
        Evaluation of Sinus Node Function: Access document
        
        Acquired Atrioventricular Block: Access document
        
        Chronic Intraventricular Delay: Access document
        
        Unexplained Syncope: Access document
        
        Survivors of Cardiac Arrest: Access document
        
        Unexplained Palpitations: Access document
      - Electrophysiological Studies for Therapeutic Intervention: Access document
      - Clinical Competence: Access document
      - Personal and Pubic Safety Issues: Access document
      - References: Access document
  - Chapter 31 - Cardiac Pacemakers and Cardioverter-Defibrillators: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Pacemaker Nomenclature: Access document
    - Indications for Cardiac Pacing: Access document
      - Acquired AV Block: Access document
      - Congenital Complete Heart Block: Access document
      - Chronic Bifascicular and Trifascicular Block: Access document
      - Sinus Node Dysfunction: Access document
      - Neurocardiogenic Syncope: Access document
    - Selection of the Appropriate Pacing Mode: Access document
    - Modes and Timing Cycles: Access document
      - Single-Chamber Triggered Pacing: Access document
        
        Ventricular-Inhibited Pacing: Access document
        
        Atrial-Inhibited Pacing: Access document
      - Dual-Chamber Pacing: Access document
        
        AV Sequential, Non-P-Synchronous Pacing: Access document
        
        Atrial Synchronous Pacing: Access document
        
        Dual-Chamber Pacing and Sensing with Inhibition and Tracking: Access document
    - Indications for Rate-Adaptive Pacing: Access document
      - Selecting the Appropriate Sensor for Rate-Adaptive Pacing: Access document
        
        Activity Sensors: Access document
        
        Minute-Ventilation Sensors: Access document
        
        Stimulus-T or QT-Sensing Pacemaker: Access document
        
        Dual-Sensor Combinations: Access document
    - Pacing for Hemodynamic Improvement: Access document
      - Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy: Access document
      - Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy: Access document
      - Pacing to Prevent Atrial Fibrillation: Access document
      - Pacing in Long-QT Syndrome: Access document
    - Pulse Generator Implantation: Access document
    - Pacemaker Programming: Access document
      - Programming Pulse Width and Voltage Amplitude: Access document
      - AVI: Access document
      - Mode Switching: Access document
      - Rate-Adaptive Parameters: Access document
    - Pacemaker Complications: Access document
      - Implant-Related Complications: Access document
      - Lead-Related Complications: Access document
      - Pacemaker System Infection: Access document
    - Troubleshooting Electrocardiographic Abnormalities: Access document
    - Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Therapy: Access document
      - Indications for ICD Therapy: Access document
      - Impact of Left Ventricular Function: Access document
      - ICD Design: Access document
      - Device Selection: Access document
      - Issues Unique to ICD Implantation: Access document
      - Complications: Access document
    - Electromagnetic Interference: Access document
    - Interference from Drugs and Metabolic Abnormalities: Access document
    - Device Follow-Up: Access document
    - References: Access document
    - Guidelines: Cardiac Pacemakers and Cardioverter-Defibrillators: Access document
      - Indications for Permanent Pacing: Access document
        
        Indications for Permanent Pacing: Access document
        
        Selection of Pacemakers: Access document
        
        Follow-Up of Patients with Pacemakers: Access document
      - Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Therapy: Access document
      - References: Access document
Ferri: Ferri's Clinical Advisor: Instant Diagnosis and Treatment-2006 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Health Sciences Library subscription ( INFO )
- Section III - Clinical Algorithms: Access document
  - Bradycardia: Access document
- Section II - Differential Diagnosis: Access document
  - Bradycardia, Sinus: Access document
- Section I - Diseases and Disorders: Access document
  - Sick Sinus Syndrome: Access document
  - Carotid Sinus Syndrome: Access document
Goldberger: Clinical Electrocardiography: A Simplified Approach 6th Ed.-1999 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Health Sciences Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 11 - Sinus Rhythms: Access document
- Chapter 18 - Bradycardias and Tachycardias Review and Differential Diagnosis: Access document
Goldman: Cecil Textbook of Medicine 22nd Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Health Sciences Library subscription ( INFO )
- Part VIII - Cardiovascular Disease: Access document
  - Chapter 46 - Approach to the Patient with Possible Cardiovascular Disease: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - [Approach to the Patient with Possible Cardiovascular Disease]: Access document
    - Suggested Readings: Access document
  - Chapter 57 - Principles of Electrophysiology: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - [Principles of Electrophysiology]: Access document
    - Suggested Readings: Access document
  - Chapter 58 - Electrophysiologic Diagnostic Procedures: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - [Electrophysiologic Diagnostic Procedures]: Access document
    - Grade A: Access document
    - Suggested Readings: Access document
  - Chapter 59 - Cardiac Arrhythmias with Supraventricular Origin: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Bradyarrhythmias: Access document
    - Grade A: Access document
    - Suggested Readings: Access document
  - Chapter 61 - Electrophysiologic Interventional Procedures and Surgery: Access document
    - Pacemakers: Access document
    - Transthoracic Cardioversion and Defibrillation: Access document
    - Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators: Access document
    - Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation: Access document
    - Arrhythmia Surgery: Access document
    - Grade A: Access document
    - Suggested Readings: Access document
  - Chapter 62 - Antiarrhythmic Drugs: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Classification of Antiarrhythmic Drugs: Access document
    - Class I Drugs: Access document
    - Beta-Receptor Antagonists: Access document
    - Calcium Channel Blockers: Access document
    - Suggested Readings: Access document
Rakel: Textbook of Family Practice 6th Ed.-2002 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Health Sciences Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 35 - Arrhythmias: Access document
  - Electrophysiology: Access document
  - Etiology: Access document
  - Steps in the Recognition of Arrhythmias: Access document
  - Modalities Used to Diagnose Cardiac Arrhythmias: Access document
  - Classification: Access document
  - Antiarrhythmic Drugs: Access document
  - Recognition of Specific Patterns: Access document
  - Rhythms Produced by Artificial Pacemakers: Access document
  - Special Clinical Syndromes that Predispose to Arrhythmias: Access document
  - Hospitalization of Patients with Arrhythmias: Access document
  - Criteria for Consultation: Access document
  - Suggested Readings: Access document
Noble: Textbook of Primary Care Medicine, 3rd Ed.-2001 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Health Sciences Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 61 - Arrhythmias: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Pathophysiology: Access document
  - Clinical Presentation and Patient Evaluation: Access document
  - Diagnosis: Access document
  - Management: Access document
MD Consult Reference Books: Table of contents | Keyword search - Health Sciences Library subscription ( INFO )
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The Merck Manual 17th Ed.-1999: Table of contents
- Chapter 205: Arrhythmias: Table of contents
  - General: Access document
  - Sick Sinus Syndrome: Access document
Family Practice Handbook 4th Ed.-2001: Table of contents
- Chapter 1: Resuscitation, Airway Management, and Acute Arrhythmias: Table of contents
  - Specific Rhythms and Their Treatments: Access document
    - Symptomatic Bradycardia: Access document
- Chapter 3: Cardiology: Table of contents
  - Cardiac Arrhythmias: Access document
Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery (eMedicine): Table of contents
- Sinus Bradycardia: Access document
- Sinus Node Dysfunction: Access document
- Junctional Rhythm: Access document
General Medical Officer (GMO) Manual - January 2000 Revision: Table of contents
- Clinical Section: Table of contents
  - Arrhythmias: Access document
EKG World Encyclopedia (McMaster Univ): Table of contents
- Rhythm Disorders EKG Recordings: Table of contents

Emergency Medicine Resources See also General Emergency Medicine Resources

Marx: Rosen: Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice 5th Ed.-2002 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Health Sciences Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 74 - [Adult] Dysrhythmias: Access document
  - Principles of Disease: Access document
  - Clinical Features and Management: Access document
  - Key Concepts: Access document
- Chapter 75 - Implantable Cardiac Devices: Access document
  - Perspective: Access document
  - Indications for Permanent Pacemakers and Antiarrhythmia Devices: Access document
  - Pacemaker Terminology: Access document
  - Pacemaker Components: Access document
  - The Standard Electrocardiogram During Normal Cardiac Pacing: Access document
  - Complications of Pacemaker Implantation: Access document
  - Pacemaker Malfunction: Access document
  - Management: Access document
  - Disposition of the ED Patient with a Pacemaker: Access document
  - ACLS Interventions in the Patient with a Pacemaker: Access document
  - Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators: Access document
  - ICD Terminology and Components: Access document
  - Complications of ICD Implantation: Access document
  - ICD Malfunction: Access document
  - ACLS Interventions in the Patient with an ICD: Access document
  - Disposition of the ED Patient with an ICD: Access document
  - Key Concepts: Access document
- Chapter 164 - [Pediatric] Cardiac Disorders: Access document
  - Perspective: Access document
  - Principles of Disease: Access document
  - Clinical Features and Diagnostic Strategies: Access document
  - Specific Disorders: Access document
  - Key Concepts: Access document
Roberts: Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine 4th Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Health Sciences Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 11 - Techniques for Supraventricular Tachycardias: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Vagal Maneuvers: Access document
  - Select Pharmacologic Agents: Access document
  - Conclusions: Access document
  - References: Access document
- Chapter 15 - Emergency Cardiac Pacing: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Emergency Transvenous Cardiac Pacing: Access document
  - Emergency Transcutaneous Cardiac Pacing: Access document
  - References: Access document
Emergency Medicine (eMedicine): Table of contents
- Sinus Bradycardia: Access document

Pediatrics Resources See also General Pediatrics Resources

Park: Pediatric Cardiology for Practitioners 4th Ed.-2002 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Health Sciences Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 24 - Cardiac Arrhythmias: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Rhythms Originating in the Sinus Node: Access document
- Chapter 29 - Manifestations of Cardiac Problems in Newborns: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Arrhythmias and Atrioventricular Conduction Disturbances: Access document
Behrman: Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics 17th Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Health Sciences Library subscription ( INFO )
- Part 19 - The Cardiovascular System
  - Section 4 - Cardiac Arrhythmias
    - Chapter 428 - Disturbances of Rate and Rhythm of the Heart: Access document
Johns Hopkins: The Harriet Lane Handbook: A Manual for Pediatric House Officers 17th Ed-2005 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Health Sciences Library subscription ( INFO )
- Part II - Diagnostic and Therapeutic Information: Access document
  - Chapter 17 - Neonatology: Access document
    - VII - Apnea and Bradycardia: Access document
    - References: Access document
Pediatrics (eMedicine): Table of contents
- Sinus Node Dysfunction: Access document

Geriatrics Resources See also General Geriatrics Resources

Duthie: Practice of Geriatrics 3rd Ed.-1998 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Health Sciences Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 34 - Cardiac Disorders: Access document
Merck Manual of Geriatrics: Table of contents
- Chapter 91. Arrhythmias and Conduction Disturbances: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Bradyarrhythmias and Conduction Disturbances: Access document
    - Pathogenesis: Access document
    - Symptoms, Signs, and Diagnosis: Access document
    - Treatment: Access document
    - Sinus Bradycardia: Access document
Geriatrics Resource Guide (Northwestern Univ): Table of contents
- Geriatric Aphorisms: Access document
- History and Physical Examination: Access document
- Cardiovascular Function and Disease in the Elderly: Access document

Pathology Resources

Noble: Textbook of Primary Care Medicine, 3rd Ed.-2001 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Health Sciences Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 61 - Arrhythmias: Access document
  - Pathophysiology: Access document

Genetics Resources See also General Genetics Resources

Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man: Homepage
- Nodal Rhythm Access document

Alternative/Complementary Medicine Resources

Rakel: Integrative Medicine 1st Ed.-2003 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Health Sciences Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 23 - Arrhythmias: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Pathophysiology: Access document
  - Approach to the Patient: Access document
  - Integrative Therapy: Access document
  - Therapeutic Review: Access document
  - References: Access document

Clinical Guidelines

American Heart Association: Homepage
- Scientific Statements: List of documents
  - American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Clinical Competence Statement on Invasive Electrophysiology Studies, Catheter Ablation, and Cardioversion (2000): Access document
  - ACC/AHA Guidelines for Implantation of Cardiac Pacemakers and Antiarrhythmia Devices (1998): Executive summary | Full text
  - Personal and Public Safety Issues Related to Arrhythmias That May Affect Consciousness: Implications for Regulation and Physician Recommendations (1996): Access document
  - Clinical Investigation of Antiarrhythmic Devices (1995): Access document
British Medical Journal: Homepage
- Collected Resources: Table of contents
  - Arrhythmias: List of documents
MD Consult Practice Guidelines: Table of contents | Keyword search - Health Sciences Library subscription ( INFO )
- Arrhythmias: List of documents
National Guideline Clearinghouse: MeSH browse | Detailed search
- Bradycardia (MeSH browse): List of documents
- Bradycardia (Keyword search): List of documents

Clinical Trials

ClinicalTrials.gov: Homepage
- Heart and Blood Vessel Diseases Trials: Table of contents
  - Arrhythmia: List of documents
CenterWatch Clinical Trials Listing Service: Homepage
- Clinical Trials by Disease Category: Table of contents
  - Cardiology/Vascular Diseases: Table of contents
    - Arrhythmia: List of documents
YAHOO - Health:Medicine:Clinical Trials
Additional Clinical Trials resources (These sites have not been reviewed.)

News Resources

Doctor's Guide to the Internet: Homepage
- Cardiology News: List of documents
  - Bradycardia (Keyword search): List of documents
MD Consult: Homepage - Health Sciences Library subscription ( INFO )
- Today in Medicine: Table of content (scroll down to Cardiology)

Miscellaneous Bradycardia Clinical Resources

HealthWeb: Homepage
- Cardiology: Table of contents
  - Educational Resources: List of documents
  - Electronic Journals: List of documents
  - Continuing Education: List of documents
  - Associations: List of documents
  - Discussion Groups: List of documents
  - Consumer Health Resources: List of documents
YAHOO - Health:Diseases and Conditions:Heart Diseases
Additional Heart Diseases resources (These sites have not been reviewed.)
YAHOO - Health:Medicine:Cardiology
Additional Cardiology resources (These sites have not been reviewed.)

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