The Scalpel's Edge: Stories that reveal the heart and mind of a cardiothoracic surgeon
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Stephen Westaby writes: "The heart is a moving target, a bag of blood under pressure, which starts to bleed spontaneously as a result of one awkward movement. Just one touch can disrupt its rhythm and lead to sudden arrest."
Unfortunately, the life of a cardiothoracic surgeon is so complex that only a few graduates from British medical universities are prepared to pursue a career in this field. Risking a patient's life during each operation means stepping out of the comfort zone. It requires courage and readiness to accept failure.
"The Scalpel's Edge" is an honest account of the author's life, his strengths and weaknesses, and significant events that influenced his development as a unique cardiothoracic surgeon. It includes gripping descriptions of complex heart surgeries and other life-saving procedures.
"The book impresses with its abundance of unique cases! It is not just another collection of surgical anecdotes, but a novel about the formation of cardiothoracic surgery and a great physician, in which the main character appears as a person with not only virtues, but also contradictions and weaknesses." - MIKHAIL TARDOV, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Neurologist, Leading Researcher at NIKIO
"A vivid example of the variety of autobiography, medical scientific journalism. Those who were impressed by the 2014 bestseller 'Do No Harm' written by Henry Marsh, a friend of Dr. Westaby, will definitely enjoy this book as well. Each story takes your breath away, and the descriptions are very realistic." - FINANCIAL TIMES
Unfortunately, the life of a cardiothoracic surgeon is so complex that only a few graduates from British medical universities are prepared to pursue a career in this field. Risking a patient's life during each operation means stepping out of the comfort zone. It requires courage and readiness to accept failure.
"The Scalpel's Edge" is an honest account of the author's life, his strengths and weaknesses, and significant events that influenced his development as a unique cardiothoracic surgeon. It includes gripping descriptions of complex heart surgeries and other life-saving procedures.
"The book impresses with its abundance of unique cases! It is not just another collection of surgical anecdotes, but a novel about the formation of cardiothoracic surgery and a great physician, in which the main character appears as a person with not only virtues, but also contradictions and weaknesses." - MIKHAIL TARDOV, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Neurologist, Leading Researcher at NIKIO
"A vivid example of the variety of autobiography, medical scientific journalism. Those who were impressed by the 2014 bestseller 'Do No Harm' written by Henry Marsh, a friend of Dr. Westaby, will definitely enjoy this book as well. Each story takes your breath away, and the descriptions are very realistic." - FINANCIAL TIMES
Author:
Author:Stephen Westaby
Cover:
Cover:softcover
Category:
- Category:History & Geography
- Category:Medical Books
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
Paper:
Paper:newspaper
Dimensions:
Dimensions:18x11.5x2.5 cm
Series:
Series:Books that are talked about
Age restrictions:
Age restrictions:12+
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-04-194580-0
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