Hurst's the Heart

Hurst's The Heart
Language English
Subject Cardiology
Genre Reference
Publisher McGraw-Hill Education
Publication date
 1966

Hurst's The Heart is a medical textbook published by McGraw-Hill Education. First released in 1966, it is currently in its 13th edition. It covers the field of cardiology and is one of the most widely used medical textbooks in the world.[1]

Background

The first edition of the book, titled The Heart, was written in 1966 by John Willis Hurst, who had served as the cardiologist of former U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson. In 1986, the book was renamed Hurst's The Heart.[1] It is currently in its 13th edition. The work on the 14th edition is in progress.

Manual of Cardiology

Hurst's the Heart: Manual of Cardiology provides a summary of the clinical content of its larger companion textbook. It features a streamlined, quick-access presentation designed for use in emergencies and urgent clinical situations. It is edited by Robert A O'Rourke.[2]

Reception

The book has been described as a "widely read textbook of cardiology",[3] and a "standard reference" work.[4] According to The New York Times, Hurst's The Heart has become one of the most widely used medical textbooks in the world.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Grimes, William (8 October 2011). "Dr. J. Willis Hurst, Cardiologist to Lyndon B. Johnson, Dies at 90". The New York Times. Retrieved 26 July 2014. Dr. Hurst wrote dozens of books on cardiology and the teaching of medicine, notably “The Heart,” which he edited with Dr. R. Bruce Logue. It became one of the most widely used medical textbooks in the world. First published in 1966, it has been revised through 13 editions. Since 1986, it has been titled “Hurst’s The Heart.”
  2. ↑ Wood, Shelley. "Hurst's the Heart's Dr Robert O'Rourke Dies, Age 74". Medscape. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
  3. ↑ Kelly, David T. "Hurst's The Heart, 8th Edition, edited by Robert C. Schlant and R. Wayne Alexander McGraw-Hill, Inc., New York (1994) 2472 pages, illustrated,". Clinical Cardiology 18 (6): 362–362. doi:10.1002/clc.4960180614.
  4. ↑ Falik, Ruth (25 February 2009). "Hurst’s the Heart". JAMA 301 (8): 884. doi:10.1001/jama.2009.188.
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