Study Pulse by Mackenzie, First Edition (2 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. xx, 1 leaf, 325 pp; 335 figs. Original cloth. Near Fine. First Edition. Garrison-Morton 2812. "Mackenzie became interested in cardiac arrhythmias early in his career and developed the well-known Mackenzie Ink Polygraph to assist him with his studies. This work was the first scientific treatise on irregularities of the pulse and established Mackenzie's reputation as one of the leading heart specialists of the day. He describes and depicts his clinical polygraph, fully explores the nature of the pulse and concentrates on the clinical significance of the pulse in diagnosing irregularities of the heart" (Heirs of Hippocrates 2149). Bloomfield, Bibliography of Internal Medicine. Selected Diseases, pp. 5-6. Bedford 67.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. None (illustrator). First edition. A first edition of this important work on cardiac arrhythmias by James Mackenzie, presented by the author. Written by James Mackenzie, an important cardiologist known for his pioneering work regarding cardiac arrhythmias; he was knighted by King George V in 1915 for his contribution to the field.This was Mackenzie's debut work on the subject.With a pencil inscription to the front pastedown: 'Presented by the author on 1902, G. Birtwhistle'.Illustrated with diagrams throughout.A first edition of this important cardiological work, presented by author James Mackenzie. In the publisher's original full cloth binding. Externally very smart, with some bumping to the head of the spine. Pencil inscription to the front pastedown. Internally, generally firmly bound, with some straining to the front hinge after the front endpaper. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good. book.