A timeless medical work that surveys heart disease from anatomy to treatment.
It gathers lectures that explore functional disorders, inflammatory and organic diseases, and the heart’s circulation, with practical guidance for diagnosis, prognosis, and care.
This edition presents a clear view of the heart’s anatomy, the way blood moves through the organ, and how disorders affect the body. It blends theoretical discussion with clinical observations and treatment ideas from a long practice, making it useful for students, clinicians, and readers interested in the history of cardiology.
- Understand the heart’s structure and how circulation works, including the coronary system
- Learn how clinicians approach diagnosis and prognosis across a range of heart diseases
- Explore discussions of pericarditis, endocarditis, hypertrophy, dilatation, and valvular lesions
- See how therapies and clinical reasoning were applied in historical medical practice
Ideal for readers of medical history, students, and professionals seeking a foundational view of heart diseases and their care.