Dr. Louis J. Acierno's classic history of cardiology provides detailed and fascinating coverage ranging from the myths and theories of ancient times to the high level of diagnostic and therapeutic sophistication used in the management of cardiovascular disease today. It contains 30 chapters in six sections on anatomy of the heart and blood vessels, structural abnormalities (in two parts, acquired and congenital), functional mechanisms, functional disturbances, diagnostic techniques, and therapeutic modalities. Extensively illustrated with rarely seen and hard-to-find photographs, documents, portraits, drawings and sketches. Includes bibliographic references and subject and author indexes.
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Introduction ANATOMY OF THE HEART AND BLOOD VESSELS Earliest Concepts (Theory and Myths) Accurate Description by Dissection Role of Electron Microscopy STRUCTURAL ABNORMALITIES Acquired Abnormalities Panoramic View of Cardiovascular Pathology Endocardial Lesions Myocardial Lesions Pericardial Disease Arterial Lesions Atherosclerosis (Arteriosclerosis) Primary Tumors of the Heart Anatomical Changes Due to Neurologic Disorders Anatomical Changes Due to Endocrine and Nutritional Factors Congenital Abnormalities FUNCTIONAL MECHANISMS Earliest Physiological Observations to Present Concepts The Heart as a Pump The Electrophysiologic Control of the Heart Regulation of Blood Pressure FUNCTIONAL DISTURBANCES Coronary Artery Disease Hypertension Electrophysiologic Disturbances Genetics and Cardiovascular Disease DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES Physical examination Sphygmomanometry Graphic Methods Radiologic Methods Echocardiography Nuclear Imaging Techniques Magnet ic Resonance Imaging THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES Surgical Modalities Pharmacologic Modalities Index
