Search Results: diseases of the heart oxford medical by mackenzie james

Birmingham AL: Classics of Medicine Library, 1988. Reprint Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/No Dust Jacket. A Near Fine copy in full blue leather lettered and decorated in gold, all edges gilt. (No owner's name or bookplate.)

London: Henry Froude; Hodder & Stoughton, 1908. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. (20)386pp. Index. Biblio. Many plates & drawings. Gilt top. Dark red cloth slightly rubbed at corners. Photos available on request.

Maroon cloth boards with gilt particulars to front board and spine. Top edge gilt. 35 chapters and 4 appendices with topics covered include: Fundamental functions of the heart muscle-cells; Preliminary examination of the patient; Reflex, or Protective Phenomena; Angina Pectoris; The position and movements of the heart; The Venous Pulse; The extra-systole; Valvular defects; Cardio-sclerosis (Arterial Degeneration. The Senile Heart); Chloroform in Heart Affections; Prognosis; Treatment and many others. Some slight discoloration to spine with minor spotting to boards (see image). xix, 386 pp. 7 1/2 x 9 3/4 inches.