Clinical Disorders Of The Heartbeat: A Handbook For Practitioners And Students (1916)

Clinical Disorders of the Heartbeat: A Handbook for Practitioners and Students is a medical textbook written by Thomas Lewis and originally published in 1916. The book provides a comprehensive overview of various heart conditions, including arrhythmias, heart block, and heart failure. Lewis, a British cardiologist, was a pioneer in the field of electrocardiography and his expertise is evident throughout the book. He provides detailed descriptions of the various heart rhythms and their clinical significance, as well as diagnostic techniques and treatment options.The book is intended for both medical practitioners and students, and Lewis presents the information in a clear and accessible manner. The text is accompanied by numerous illustrations and electrocardiogram (ECG) tracings, which help to illustrate the various heart conditions.Despite being over a century old, Clinical Disorders of the Heartbeat remains a valuable resource for medical professionals and students interested in cardiology. The book provides a historical perspective on the development of our understanding of heart conditions, and many of the concepts and techniques described by Lewis are still in use today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.