Few of the great stories of medicine are as palpably dramatic as the invention of open-heart surgery, yet, until now, no journalist has ever brought all of the thrilling specifics of this triumph to life. This is the story of the surgeon many call the father of open-heart surgery, Dr. C. Walton Lillehei, who, along with colleagues at University Hospital in Minneapolis and a small band of pioneers elsewhere, accomplished what many experts considered to be an impossible feat: He opened the heart, repaired fatal defects, and made the miraculous routine. Acclaimed author G. Wayne Miller draws on archival research and exclusive interviews with Lillehei and legendary pioneers such as Michael DeBakey and Christiaan Barnard, taking readers into the lives of these doctors and their patients as they progress toward their landmark achievement. In the tradition of works by Richard Rhodes and Tracy Kidder, King of Hearts tells the story of an important and gripping piece of forgotten science history. From the Hardcover edition.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Crown Publishing Group, T.H.E.
ISBN-10
0812930037
ISBN-13
9780812930030
eBay Product ID (ePID)
977566
Product Key Features
Book Title
King of Hearts : the True Story of the Maverick Who Pioneered Open Heart Surgery
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2000
Topic
General, Science Fiction / General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Science, Fiction
Author
G. Wayne Miller
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
18.9 Oz
Item Length
9.6 in
Item Width
5.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
"King of Heartsis 'The Right Stuff' of open heart surgery." -- Jonathan Harr, bestselling author ofA Civil Action "Dr. Walt Lillehei was one of the unsung heroes of surgery in the 20th century.King of Heartsis 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
Lccn
99-038264
Dewey Decimal
617.412/092 B
Lc Classification Number
Rd598.M523 2000
Copyright Date
2000
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