Cardio-Vascular Diseases since Harvey's Discovery
The Harveian Oration, 1928

This book presents the Harveian Oration for 1928, in which Sir Humphrey Davy Rolleston provides an account of developments in cardiovascular medicine.

Humphrey Davy Rolleston (Author)

9781107660854, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 17 July 2014

158 pages
20.3 x 12.7 x 0.9 cm, 0.18 kg

Originally published in 1928, this book presents the content of the Harveian Oration for that year, which was delivered at the Royal College of Physicians of London by Sir Humphrey Davy Rolleston (1862–1944). The text provides an account of the developments in cardiovascular medicine following on from William Harvey's groundbreaking discoveries during the sixteenth century. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in cardiovascular diseases, William Harvey and the history of medicine.

Introduction. History of cardio-vascular diseases since Harvey's discovery
1. Anatomical observation
2. Unaided clinical observation
3. Examination of patients with the aid of instruments of precision
4. Physiological and pathological experiment
Index of authors
Subject index.

Subject Areas: History of medicine [MBX]