Diseases Of The Chest And The Principles Of Physical Diagnosis: With A Chapter On The Electrocardiograph In Heart Disease

By George William Norris and Henry Robert Murray Landis

Book Overview

""Diseases of the Chest and the Principles of Physical Diagnosis: With a Chapter on the Electrocardiograph in Heart Disease"" by George William Norris is a comprehensive medical textbook that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of chest diseases. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the anatomy and physiology of the chest, the principles of physical diagnosis, and the use of the electrocardiograph in diagnosing heart disease.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a specific aspect of chest disease. The first section provides an overview of the anatomy and physiology of the chest, including the respiratory system and the cardiovascular system. The second section focuses on the principles of physical diagnosis, including the use of auscultation, percussion, and palpation to diagnose chest diseases.The third section of the book covers specific chest diseases, including bronchitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and lung cancer. Each chapter in this section provides a detailed description of the disease, its symptoms, and its treatment.The final section of the book is dedicated to the use of the electrocardiograph in diagnosing heart disease. This chapter provides an in-depth explanation of the electrocardiograph and its use in diagnosing various heart conditions.Overall, ""Diseases of the Chest and the Principles of Physical Diagnosis: With a Chapter on the Electrocardiograph in Heart Disease"" is a valuable resource for medical professionals and students who are interested in the diagnosis and treatment of chest diseases. It provides a comprehensive overview of the subject matter and is written in a clear and concise manner that is easy to understand.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432509209
• ISBN13: 9781432509200
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 780 Pages
• Weight: 2.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 7.5" x 9.3"