Jauhar’s obsession with this vital and remarkable organ is therefore a very personal one.Įach chapter begins with Jauhar’s reflections on topics ranging from the symbolism of the heart and specific cases from his surgical training before delving into the history of a particular aspect of cardiology. In the opening pages, he recounts his family history (both of his grandfathers died as a result of sudden cardiac events) and how his own CT angiogram revealed signs of early coronary artery disease. Jauhar is a cardiologist and director of the Heart Failure Program at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and his third book combines memoir, case studies and the history of cardiology. I am taking part in the Wellcome Book Prize blog tour today with a review of ‘Heart: A History’ by Sandeep Jauhar which is the final book I will be shadowing from this year’s shortlist.
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