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noelkendy's review against another edition
3.0
This book walked through all the parts of the heart/cardiovascular system in broad detail, along with memorable patients he had associated with that part. I enjoyed hearing his stories of patients as well as the history of modern day cardiovascular technics. It blew my mind how not very long ago, a lot of the life saving technology didn’t exist.
ameyawarde's review against another edition
5.0
I learned SO much from this book! I definitely recommend it for anyone interested in health/medicine in general, or who likes microhistories as a genre. Not only is it full of mind-boggling facts (you really can die of a broken heart, and different kinds of distress can change the shape of your heart in different ways, etc) but is also a fascinating history of big developments in cardiology as well.
eferguson's review against another edition
4.0
A little known fact about me, I have a phobia of the heart -- I can barely stand listening to my boyfriend's heart beat, my own pulse makes me squeamish, I worry about dropping dead from an aneurysm, and don't get me started on blood. For some reason, i thought it was a good idea to read this book (face your fears, you know). I squealed out loud at 11pm when I read about the first catheterization of the heart, done by Dr. Forssmann on HIMSELF (himself!! he just cut a vein open in his own arm and did it right there!! and then got an XRAY OF IT?!). Many of these passages made me physically nauseous and light-headed (don't get me started on the heart's vulnerable period). Was it good for my physical wellbeing to read this book? Maybe not. Was it very interesting and well-written? Yes.
mollysticks's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this journey through heart health history and I vow to do better by my heart.
kpierce94010's review against another edition
5.0
Although I already knew quite a bit about heart physiology, I did not know much about the invention of modern interventional cardiology, catheterization, angioplasty, bypass pumps, defibrillators, etc... I liked the way Jauhar weaved personal stories into the description of the invention of these devices and techniques. Quick read.
cathyatratedreads's review against another edition
4.0
The whole book is informative and quite readable. I found myself relating interesting tidbits and reading passages aloud to my husband, which is always a good indication that a nonfiction book is catching my interest and getting my train of thought moving. It’s educational in a non-textbook way and, once again, a reminder to us all that we must do better to take care of ourselves emotionally to truly take better care of this organ that has yet to be replaced (though, as the book also talks about, teams have tried to craft and implant a mechanical heart, no one has lived very long using one).
*I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Read my full review, including a rating for content, at RatedReads.com: https://ratedreads.com/heart-history-nonfiction-book-review/
*I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Read my full review, including a rating for content, at RatedReads.com: https://ratedreads.com/heart-history-nonfiction-book-review/
guk's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. My family history of heart problems makes this particularly relevant. I liked the history of heart surgical procedure development interspersed with the author’s medical school experience and family stories (animal research was troubling, history of research self experimentation was interesting).
Found through PBS book club, listened to audiobook.
Found through PBS book club, listened to audiobook.