King of Hearts
The True Story of the Maverick Who Pioneered Open Heart Surgery
G. Wayne Miller
Discover the thrilling tale of Dr. C. Walton Lillehei, father of open-heart surgery, and the groundbreaking team of medical pioneers who accomplished what many considered impossible. Through archival research and exclusive interviews, acclaimed author G. Wayne Miller breathes life into forgotten science history, taking readers into the lives of the doctors and patients who made the miraculous routine. King of Hearts is a must-read for anyone fascinated by medical history and the human spirit.
Fecha de publicación
2002-02-01T00:00:00.000Z
2002-02-01T00:00:00.000Z
publicado por primera vez en 2000
Calificación de Goodreads
4.35
ISBN
9780609807248
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Q: What books do you feel are important reading for people on your career path?
P.A.: Biographies of people who have ‘built skyscrapers’ (my term); for example: King of Hearts: The True Story of the Maverick who Pioneered Open Heart Surgery by G. Wayne Miller. – fuente