Dates in Cardiology

Attractively bound and illustrated, Dates in Cardiology presents an all-encompassing chronological history of cardiology from the ideas of Greek and Roman civilization to the present day.

Each entry contains a concise historical or biographical synopsis that helps readers appreciate the developments in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and technology in the last millennium.

The book provides a fascinating, useful record of the landmarks in the development of cardiology, including key names and events, from the writings of Hippocrates to the implications of Chlamydia infection in heart disease.