King of Hearts: The True Story of the Maverick Who Pioneered Open-Heart Surgery - Rilegato

Miller, G. Wayne

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ISBN 10: 0812930037 ISBN 13: 9780812930030

Casa editrice: Times Books, 2000

Riassunto

The true story of Dr. C. Walton Lillehei, the "father" of open heart surgery, retraces the work of Dr. Lillehei and his team as they first opened the human heart and then made the procedure routine and safe.

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Recensione:

"King of Hearts is 'The Right Stuff' of open heart surgery."
-- Jonathan Harr, bestselling author of A Civil Action

"Dr. Walt Lillehei was one of the unsung heroes of surgery in the 20th century. King of Hearts is a fascinating and suspenseful inside portrait of how this pioneer blazed a trail for all heart surgeons. It is a story of historical importance, and Wayne Miller tells it with precision and great spirit."
-- Dr. Christiaan Barnard, heart transplant pioneer

L'autore:

G. Wayne Miller is a staff writer at The Providence Journal, where he has won numerous journalism awards. He is the author of a novel and three nonfiction books. He lives in Pascoag, R.I., and can be reached at www.gwaynemiller.com.

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• Editore: Times Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0812930037
• ISBN 13: 9780812930030
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 302