The Heart Healers: The Misfits, Mavericks, and Rebels Who Created the Greatest Medical Breakthrough of Our Lives

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Book Synopsis: At one time, heart disease was a death sentence. In The Heart Healers, world renowned cardiologist Dr. James Forrester tells the story of the mavericks and rebels who defied the accumulated medical wisdom of the day to begin conquering heart disease. By the middle of the 20th century, heart disease was killing millions and, as with the Black Death centuries before, physicians stood helpless. Visionaries, though, had begun to make strides earlier. On Sept. 7, 1895, Ludwig Rehn successfully sutured the heart of a living man with a knife wound to the chest for the first time. Once it was deemed possible to perform surgery on the heart, others followed. In 1929, Dr. Werner Forssman inserted a cardiac catheter in his own arm and forced the x-ray technician on duty to take a photo as he successfully threaded it down the vein into his own heart...and lived. On June 6, 1944 - D-Day - another momentous event occurred far from the Normandy beaches: Dr. Dwight Harken sutured the shrapnel-injured heart of a young soldier, saved his life and the term "cardiac surgeon" born. Dr. Forrester tells the story of these rebels and the risks they took with their own lives and the lives of others to heal the most elemental of human organs - the heart. The result is a compelling chronicle of a disease and its cure, a disease that is still with us, but one that is slowly being worn away by "The Heart Healers".

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Are you ready to delve into the incredible story of the rebels and mavericks who defied medical wisdom to conquer heart disease? Look no further than "The Heart Healers: The Misfits, Mavericks, and Rebels Who Created the Greatest Medical Breakthrough of Our Lives". Written by renowned cardiologist Dr. James Forrester, this captivating book takes you on a journey through time, unveiling the pioneers who revolutionized the treatment of heart disease.

Heart disease was once a death sentence, but thanks to the visionaries who challenged the status quo, we now have hope. Dr. Forrester reveals the groundbreaking events that shaped the field of cardiology. From Ludwig Rehn's groundbreaking heart surgery in 1895 to Dr. Werner Forssman's daring act of inserting a cardiac catheter in his own arm, these fearless individuals risked everything to pave the way for a new era in heart health.

With each turn of the page, you'll be captivated by the incredible stories of heroism and innovation. The heart surgeons who saved lives on D-Day, the medical pioneers who pushed boundaries, and the miracles they performed will leave you in awe. Their unwavering determination and courage have shaped the world of medicine as we know it.

Experience the gripping narrative filled with heart-wrenching accounts of triumph over adversity. "The Heart Healers" serves as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of medical breakthroughs. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of medicine and the remarkable individuals who changed the course of heart disease for generations to come.

Don't miss your chance to be inspired by these extraordinary stories. Embark on a journey that spans the centuries and be part of the legacy of "The Heart Healers". Order your copy today and join the ranks of those who have been touched by this powerful narrative. Order now to secure your place in medical history.

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