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Book Writing the Pulse

    Book Details:
  • Author : Sandra W. Moss MA MD
  • Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
  • Release : 2018-03-26
  • ISBN : 1543463592
  • Pages : 322 pages

Download or read book Writing the Pulse written by Sandra W. Moss MA MD and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2018-03-26 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sphygmograph was one of the promising instruments of precision that captured the imagination of mid- and late-nineteenth-century physicians eager to plumb the secrets of the circulatory system. Literally a pulse writer, the sphygmograph allowed physicians to study a permanent record (sphygmogram) of the contours and rhythms of the pulse wave. The early masters of the sphygmograph were hopeful that images of the pulse at the wrist could reveal much about the action of the heart and major blood vessels that would prove useful in research and practice. Although the sphygmograph proved to be a frustrating instrument and its pulse recordings confusing, it prepared early twentieth-century physicians to embrace more reliable technologies, such as the sphygmomanometer (blood pressure cuff) and the electrocardiograph. This book traces the European invention, development, and application of the sphygmograph before turning to a detailed study of the novel instruments and clinical investigations of three heretofore unremarked American sphygmograph men and the role of the sphygmograph in American medical practice, most notably in the hands of Dr. Mary Putnam Jacobi. A final chapter examines the pervasive problems of the sphygmograph in the context of recent literature on apparent failures of technology.

Book Massachusetts Medical Journal

Download or read book Massachusetts Medical Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Matters of the Heart

    Book Details:
  • Author : Fay Bound Alberti
  • Publisher : OUP Oxford
  • Release : 2010-01-14
  • ISBN : 019160917X
  • Pages : 240 pages

Download or read book Matters of the Heart written by Fay Bound Alberti and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2010-01-14 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The heart is the most symbolic organ of the human body. Across cultures it is seen as the site of emotions, as well as the origin of life. We feel emotions in the heart, from the heart-stopping sensation of romantic love to the crushing sensation of despair. And yet since the nineteenth century the heart has been redefined in medical terms as a pump, an organ responsible for the circulation of the blood. Emotions have been removed from the heart as an active site of influence and towards the brain. It is the brain that is the organ most commonly associated with emotion in the modern West. So why, then, do the emotional meanings of the heart linger? Why do many transplantation patients believe that the heart, for instance, can transmit memories and emotions and why do we still refer to emotions as 'heartfelt'? We cannot answer these questions without reference to the history of the heart as both physical organ and emotional symbol. Matters of the Heart traces the ways emotions have been understood between the seventeenth and nineteenth centuries as both physical entities and spiritual experiences. With reference to historical interpretations of such key concepts as gender, emotion, subjectivity and the self, it also addresses the shifting relationship from heart to brain as competing centres of emotion in the West..

Book Physical Examination of the Heart and Circulation

Download or read book Physical Examination of the Heart and Circulation written by Joseph K. Perloff and published by PMPH-USA. This book was released on 2009 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Places emphasis on the physical examination. This title describes the physical signs and how they are elicited.

Book Evidence Based Physical Diagnosis E Book

Download or read book Evidence Based Physical Diagnosis E Book written by Steven McGee and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2021-07-08 with total page 882 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evidence-based insights into physical signs have evolved and progressed greatly over the past few years, further defining how physical findings identify disease, solve clinical problems, and forecast patient outcomes. Evidence-Based Physical Diagnosis, 5th Edition, is an up-to-date, authoritative resource for guidance on interpreting physical signs, enabling you to determine the most appropriate physical finding to confirm a diagnosis. Incorporating more than 200 new studies, this definitive text helps you glean the most from what you hear, see, and feel at the bedside—information that, combined with modern technologic testing, will grant clinicians the keys to outstanding patient care. - Emphasizes the most important physical signs needed to determine the underlying condition or disease. Internationally renowned author Dr. Steven McGee shows readers how to pare down the multiple tests needed to confirm a diagnosis, saving both the physician and patient time and money. - Features a reader-friendly outline format, including dozens of "EBM boxes" and accompanying "EBM ruler" illustrations. - Contains thorough updates from cover to cover, including new evidence on the scientific value of the Romberg test (spinal stenosis); oximeter paradoxus (cardiac tamponade); platypnea (liver disease); pupil size in red eye (acute glaucoma); hum test (hearing loss); and many more. - Begins each chapter with a list of Key Teaching Points, intended for readers desiring quick summaries and for teachers constructing concise bedside lessons. - Features a unique evidence-based calculator online that enables you to easily determine probability using likelihood ratios. - Enhanced eBook version included with purchase, which allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Book Diagnosis and Management of Adult Congenital Heart Disease E Book

Download or read book Diagnosis and Management of Adult Congenital Heart Disease E Book written by Michael A. Gatzoulis and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2010-10-13 with total page 527 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diagnosis and Management of Adult Congenital Heart Disease, by Drs. Gatzoulis, Webb, and Daubeney, is a practical, one-stop resource designed to help you manage the unique challenges of treating long-term adult survivors of congenital heart disease. Authored by internationally known leaders in the field, this edition is the first that truly integrates anatomy and imaging technology into clinical practice, and includes new chapters on cardiac CT for ACHD assessment, critical and perioperative care, anesthesia for ACHD surgery, cardiac resynchronization therapy, and transition of care. Congenital defects are presented with high-quality illustrations and appropriate imaging modalities. Find all the information you need in one user-friendly resource that integrates anatomy, clinical signs, and therapeutic options. Confidently make decisions aided by specific recommendations about the benefits and risks of surgeries, catheter interventions, and drug therapy for difficult clinical problems. Recognize and diagnose morphologic disorders with the help of detailed, full-color diagrams. Quickly find what you need thanks to easily accessible, consistently organized chapters and key annotated references. Keep pace with the latest advancements including five new chapters on cardiac CT for ACHD assessment, critical and perioperative care, anaesthesia for ACHD surgery, cardiac resynchronisation therapy, and transition of care Comply with the latest European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and American College of Cardiology (ACC) practice guidelines - integrated throughout the book - for cardiac pacing and cardiac resynchronisation therapy See imaging findings as they appear in practice and discern subtle nuances thanks to new, high-quality images and illustrations Integrates anatomy, clinical signs and therapeutic options of congenital heart disease both in print and online!

Book Glasgow Medical Journal

Download or read book Glasgow Medical Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Proceedings of the Royal Society of Edinburgh

Download or read book Proceedings of the Royal Society of Edinburgh written by Royal Society of Edinburgh and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 1460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: List of fellows for 1908- in v. 25.

Book Studies in Physiology

    Book Details:
  • Author : David R. Curtis
  • Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
  • Release : 2012-12-06
  • ISBN : 3642486126
  • Pages : 458 pages

Download or read book Studies in Physiology written by David R. Curtis and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of papers is presented to Sir JOHN ECCLES by his former and present collaborators to commemorate the award of the 1963 Nobel Prize in Medicine, which was shared with A. L. HODGKIN and A. F. HUXLEY. Sir JOHN'S interest in, and influence on, the study of physiology, particularly that of the nervous system, is reflected by the range of topics discussed, and by the distri bution of the various authors in laboratories throughout the world. Those who have been privileged to work with him in Oxford, Sydney, Dunedin or Canberra have enjoyed a good discipline in scientific thought, as well as in the use of neurophysiological techniques. Basic knowledge is always transferable, and the inspiration which comes from association with a great scientist is not confined to anyone field of physiology. The contributors to this volume were requested to review briefly that aspect of physiology of current interest to them, and it is hoped that the resulting papers will serve as an up to date review of many physiological problems. The editors are greatly indebted to the publishers, Springer-Verlag, particu larly to Dr. H. GOTZE for his advice and interest. It is also a pleasure to thank Mrs. H. WALSH for her unfailing assistance during the preparation of this book. Canberra Melbourne 1965. III CONTENTS Rhythmic thalamic activity. P. Andersen.

Book Physical Diagnosis Secrets

    Book Details:
  • Author : Salvatore Mangione
  • Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
  • Release : 2012-04-21
  • ISBN : 0323112110
  • Pages : 714 pages

Download or read book Physical Diagnosis Secrets written by Salvatore Mangione and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-04-21 with total page 714 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This popular reference presents essential knowledge on physical diagnosis and health assessment in a practical and engaging question-and-answer format. A wealth of high-quality illustrations guide you through the first and most important of challenges involved in diagnosing any patient: performing the history and physical exam. Assessment techniques are highlighted and weighted based on their clinical importance. This detailed, highly focused and practical guide will equip you with the skills you need to confidently evaluate your patients! - The proven question-and-answer format of the highly acclaimed Secrets Series® makes it easy to master all of the most important "need-to-know" information on physical diagnosis. - Chapters are arranged by body system for practical, easy retrieval of key information. - Author pearls, tips, memory aids, and "secrets" provide concise answers to the common questions encountered in everyday practice. - The "Top 100" Secrets of History Taking and Physical Examination are conveniently listed in one place for quick review. - A new chapter on interpreting presenting symptoms and physical findings to facilitate diagnosis. - Key Points boxes in each chapter place essential information at your fingertips.100 new line drawings clarify key concepts. - The Secrets Heart and Lung Sounds Workshop—both in CD-ROM and online format—is available for purchase with the book, and through Student Consult online access, and features audio clips from actual patients, along with Dr. Mangione's commentary and a 32-page downloadable manual, to help you obtain the maximum diagnostic benefit from listening to heart and lung sounds. - STUDENT CONSULT access allows you to view the complete contents of the book online, anywhere you go...perform quick searches...and add your own notes and bookmarks.

Book American Medicine

Download or read book American Medicine written by and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 1044 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Indian Medical Gazette

Download or read book The Indian Medical Gazette written by and published by . This book was released on 1868 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book British Cardiology in the 20th Century

Download or read book British Cardiology in the 20th Century written by Mark E. Silverman and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cardiology as a medical specialty originated in the 20th century and Britain played an important role in its development. British Cardiology in the 20th Century provides the first comprehensive account of the British contributions to this exciting field as well as the interesting story of many of the people and institutions who were involved. Many of the key changes in the understanding of the physiology of the heart and their clinical implications were discovered by these individuals. This book will be of great interest to clinicians, students, and medical historians who wish to gain a historical understanding and appreciation of this dynamic clinical discipline that has improved the health and prognosis for so many.

Book The American Journal of the Medical Sciences

Download or read book The American Journal of the Medical Sciences written by and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 1154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Transactions of the Medico Chirurgical Society of Edinburgh

Download or read book The Transactions of the Medico Chirurgical Society of Edinburgh written by Medico-Chirurgical Society of Edinburgh and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: List of members in each vol.

Book National Imaginaries  American Identities

Download or read book National Imaginaries American Identities written by Larry J. Reynolds and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2021-03-09 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the American Revolution to the present, the United States has enjoyed a rich and persuasive visual culture. These images have constructed, sustained, and disseminated social values and identities, but this unwieldy, sometimes untidy form of cultural expression has received less systematic attention than other modes of depicting American life. Recently, scholars in the humanities have developed a new critical approach to reading images and the cultural work they perform. This practice, American cultural iconography, is generating sophisticated analyses of how images organize our public life. The contributions to this volume exhibit the extraordinary scope and interpretive power of this interdisciplinary study while illuminating the dark corners of the nation's psyche. Drawing on such varied texts and visual media as daguerreotypes, political cartoons, tourist posters, and religious artifacts, these essays explore how pictures and words combine to teach us who we are and who we are not. They examine mimesis in elegant portraits of black Freemasons, industrial-age representations of national parks, and postwar photographs of atomic destruction. They consider how visual culture has described and disclosed the politics of racialized sexuality, whether subconsciously affirming it in the shadows of film noir or deliberately contesting it through the interethnic incest of John Sayles's Lone Star. Students of literature, film, and history will find that these essays extend the frontier of American studies. The contributors are Maurice Wallace, Dennis Berthold, Alan Trachtenberg, Shirley Samuels, Jenny Franchot, Cecelia Tichi, Eric Lott, Bryan C. Taylor, and José E. Limón.