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Book Reviews SYNOPSIS OF DISEASES OF THE HEART M.D., Professor of Medicine, University 1941,
E,d.
2, 468
pages,
AND ARTIWIES: of Texas. The
91 illustrations,
Those not familiar with the first the term jf into expecting ( ‘ Synopsis tabular summary of the most important The book is small in format, and but it contains 450 pages of text, the standard octave volumes. It is one.
By George C. V. Mosby
R. Herrmann, CO., St. Louis,
$5.00.
edition of this book might easily be misled by a small brochure containing a very brief facts relating to cardiac and arterial disease. might easily fit in the pocket of an overcoat, which is equivalent to 300 or more pages of in fact a synopsis, but a very full and extensive
To those engaged in study or practice in this field of medicine the author is well known for his many contributions to its advancement. To all such it is unnecessary to say that he speaks with the authority born of long experience as an investigator, and consultant in active practice. This experience teacher, professor of medicine, has fitted him admirably to survey the broad field of cardiovascular diseases and sift out of the formidable mass of material that which is really important and The first edition of the book useful for advanced students and practitioners. seemed to this reviewer the best summary of the subject that had ever appeared in English, and the present (second) edition fully sustains the splendid reputation of its predecessor. To read the volume through from beginning to end is to discover a fault that is probably inevitable in a book of this type, intended primarily for reference. There is a certain amount of repetition in the discussion of related topics which would not be apparent in reading a single section or chapter. The only other adverse criticism that I would offer is that more space is devoted to chronic cardiac mitral, and tricuspid valvulai valvular disease (with separate chapters on aortic, disease) than seems warranted in view of the current belief that etiology and functional condition are vastly more important than structural lesions. There is no important aspect of cardiovascular disease that is omitted. The discussions are clear, comprehensive, authoritative, and up to date. If the author differs from other authorities in certain respects, it is almost invariably upon matters that are still unsettled, and his opinion may well be the correct one. of
The the
book is cordially diagnosis and
commended treatment of
to all who cardiovascular
desire
a brief, diseases.
authoritative
discussion
H. 121. MARVIN. YOUR HEART : Ry 1941, 240 pages,
Joseph $2.75.
M.
Stein,
M.D.
Alliance
This book is designed for the laity, and presents concerning the heart, its function, and the diseases predominantly optimistic in its approach, and does such a manner as to frighten the cardiac patient, but who follow the regime outlined. The suggestions on attitude, occupations, and avocations, and the general 716
Hook
Corporation,
New
York,
much worth-while information to which it is subject. It is not present the material in offers encouragement to those the mode of life, the mental regimen to be followed are
BOOK
REVIEWS
helpful, but the book in no way attempts to prescribe for the patient. to create popular appeal has led the author to a verbose and flowery of some features in the early chapters, but this style does not persist
717 The endeavor presentation throughout.
The implications which are made as to the effect of diseases of the teeth and tonsils on heart disease do not seem to be justified, and the relationship between angina pectoris and coronary artery disease is probably more close than is implied in the book. The results of surgical procedures on the heart do not yet justify the author’s optimistic reports, especially in respect to those designed to remedy the effects of coronary occlusion. The best and most important features are the advice and encouragement offered to those patients with early or mild cardiac disease. W. M. FOWLER.
E,d.
2, 468
pages,
AND ARTIWIES: of Texas. The
91 illustrations,
Those not familiar with the first the term jf into expecting ( ‘ Synopsis tabular summary of the most important The book is small in format, and but it contains 450 pages of text, the standard octave volumes. It is one.
By George C. V. Mosby
R. Herrmann, CO., St. Louis,
$5.00.
edition of this book might easily be misled by a small brochure containing a very brief facts relating to cardiac and arterial disease. might easily fit in the pocket of an overcoat, which is equivalent to 300 or more pages of in fact a synopsis, but a very full and extensive
To those engaged in study or practice in this field of medicine the author is well known for his many contributions to its advancement. To all such it is unnecessary to say that he speaks with the authority born of long experience as an investigator, and consultant in active practice. This experience teacher, professor of medicine, has fitted him admirably to survey the broad field of cardiovascular diseases and sift out of the formidable mass of material that which is really important and The first edition of the book useful for advanced students and practitioners. seemed to this reviewer the best summary of the subject that had ever appeared in English, and the present (second) edition fully sustains the splendid reputation of its predecessor. To read the volume through from beginning to end is to discover a fault that is probably inevitable in a book of this type, intended primarily for reference. There is a certain amount of repetition in the discussion of related topics which would not be apparent in reading a single section or chapter. The only other adverse criticism that I would offer is that more space is devoted to chronic cardiac mitral, and tricuspid valvulai valvular disease (with separate chapters on aortic, disease) than seems warranted in view of the current belief that etiology and functional condition are vastly more important than structural lesions. There is no important aspect of cardiovascular disease that is omitted. The discussions are clear, comprehensive, authoritative, and up to date. If the author differs from other authorities in certain respects, it is almost invariably upon matters that are still unsettled, and his opinion may well be the correct one. of
The the
book is cordially diagnosis and
commended treatment of
to all who cardiovascular
desire
a brief, diseases.
authoritative
discussion
H. 121. MARVIN. YOUR HEART : Ry 1941, 240 pages,
Joseph $2.75.
M.
Stein,
M.D.
Alliance
This book is designed for the laity, and presents concerning the heart, its function, and the diseases predominantly optimistic in its approach, and does such a manner as to frighten the cardiac patient, but who follow the regime outlined. The suggestions on attitude, occupations, and avocations, and the general 716
Hook
Corporation,
New
York,
much worth-while information to which it is subject. It is not present the material in offers encouragement to those the mode of life, the mental regimen to be followed are
BOOK
REVIEWS
helpful, but the book in no way attempts to prescribe for the patient. to create popular appeal has led the author to a verbose and flowery of some features in the early chapters, but this style does not persist
717 The endeavor presentation throughout.
The implications which are made as to the effect of diseases of the teeth and tonsils on heart disease do not seem to be justified, and the relationship between angina pectoris and coronary artery disease is probably more close than is implied in the book. The results of surgical procedures on the heart do not yet justify the author’s optimistic reports, especially in respect to those designed to remedy the effects of coronary occlusion. The best and most important features are the advice and encouragement offered to those patients with early or mild cardiac disease. W. M. FOWLER.