American Cardiology by W Bruce Fye
This history of cardiology in America moves from its invention in the early 20th century, to its more recent transformation into one of medicine's most significant fields. It considers both the discoveries and innovations in cardiology, and the socio-economic forces that led to the professionalization of the field. It shows how, after 1945, factors such as the prevalence of heart disease, liberal government research funding, technological innovations, and the growing availability of health insurance shaped cardiology into a major academic and clinical discipline. The author also discusses the implications of the US government's desire to reduce public spending on health care, while still encouraging the growth of managed care.
"A probing examination of the various factors that contributed to the transformation of the practice of cardiology during the twentieth centuryA treasure trove for cardiologists, medical educators, historians, and sociologists."--Saul Benison, Ph.D., University of Cincinnati "In this eminently readable chronicle of American cardiology, Fye takes us on a fascinating journey of the field with emphasis on the societal forces and organizations which have structured the specialty. 'American Cardiology' will be of interest to every American cardiologist as well as every student of the history of medicine in the twentieth century."--Eugene Braunwald, M.D., Harvard Medical School "This masterful history of the American College of Cardiology and the specialty of American cardiology fills an important niche for medical historians and will undoubtedly be of interest to practicing physicians. "--Joel D. Howell, M.D., Ph.D., University of Michigan "Fye has combined his unique talent and interest with hard work to tell the story of American cardiology, the American Heart Association, and the American College of Cardiology. He discusses many forces that have made cardiology what it is and, if not handled wisely, could tear it apart. Extremely well done, this book leads the reader to think about the future."--J. Willis Hurst, M.D., Emory University School of Medicine "A landmark volume which will be an important resource for medical historians and for those who want to understand the evolution of American cardiology."--Sylvan L. Weinberg, M.D., past president, American College of Cardiology "Rich in detail and interpretation, this exhaustively researched and meticulously documented book should be required reading for everyone in the cardiovascular community and for anyone interested in the development and present condition of American medicine."--William L. Winters, Jr., M.D., Baylor College of Medicine
W. Bruce Fye is chair of the cardiology department at Marshfield Clinic and adjunct professor of the history of medicine and clinical professor of medicine at the University of Wisconsin. He is the author of 'The Development of American Physiology: Scientific Medicine in the Nineteenth Century', available from Johns Hopkins, and editor of 'William Osler's Collected Papers on the Cardiovascular System'.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780801852923 |
| ISBN 10 | 0801852927 |
| Title | American Cardiology |
| Author | W Bruce Fye |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Johns Hopkins University Press |
| Year published | 1996-03-26 |
| Number of pages | 360 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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