British Cardiology in the 20th Century [Paperback]

Cardiology as a medical specialty originated in the 20th century and Britain played an important role in its development. British Cardiology in the 20th Century provides the first comprehensive account of the British contributions to this exciting field as well as the interesting story of many of the people and institutions who were involved. Many of the key changes in the understanding of the physiology of the heart and their clinical implications were discovered by these individuals.
This book will be of great interest to clinicians, students, and medical historians who wish to gain a historical understanding and appreciation of this dynamic clinical discipline that has improved the health and prognosis for so many.Cardiology as a medical specialty originated in the 20th century and Britain played an important role in its development. British Cardiology in the 20th Century provides the first comprehensive account of the British contributions to this exciting field as well as the interesting story of many of the people and institutions who were involved. Many of the key changes in the understanding of the physiology of the heart and their clinical implications were discovered by these individuals.
This book will be of great interest to clinicians, students, and medical historians who wish to gain a historical understanding and appreciation of this dynamic clinical discipline that has improved the health and prognosis for so many.1 British Cardiology 190050.- Heart failure.- Cardiac arrhythmias.- Conduction defects.- Electrocardiography.- Ischaemic heart disease.- Angina.- Myocardial infarction.- Chronic rheumatic heart disease.- Infections of the heart.- Hypertensive heart disease.- Pulmonary heart disease.- Congenital heart disease.- Da Costas syndrome and related conditions.- The Development of the Speciality.- 2 The Second World War and the NHS  the Framework for the Development of Cardiology.- Hospitalsl£Z