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Of Surgeons and Transplants: Miracles and Disasters Along the Cardiac Frontier

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In the realm of medicine, few procedures are as complex or as fraught with risk as heart surgery. For decades, surgeons have pushed the boundaries of what is possible in the operating room, performing intricate operations to repair damaged hearts and give new life to those who would otherwise perish.

In Of Surgeons and Transplants, acclaimed medical journalist David Margolick takes us on an extraordinary journey into the world of heart surgery. Through the stories of real-life surgeons and patients, he reveals the triumphs and setbacks, the hopes and disappointments, and the human drama that unfolds in the operating room.

Hearts: Of Surgeons and Transplants, Miracles and Disasters Along the Cardiac Frontier

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Margolick weaves together the personal stories of pioneering surgeons like Christiaan Barnard, who performed the first human-to-human heart transplant in 1967, and Robert Jarvik, who invented the artificial heart. He also tells the stories of patients who have undergone heart surgery, from the young child who received a new heart at the age of two to the elderly woman who underwent a heart transplant at the age of 80.

Of Surgeons and Transplants is a gripping and in-depth exploration of one of the most challenging and rewarding fields of medicine. It is a testament to the skill and dedication of the surgeons who perform these life-saving operations, and to the courage and resilience of the patients who place their lives in their hands.

Praise for Of Surgeons and Transplants:

"A fascinating and deeply moving account of the history of heart surgery. Margolick's writing is clear and engaging, and he brings the stories of surgeons and patients to life with great empathy and skill." — The New York Times Book Review
"A gripping and unforgettable read. Of Surgeons and Transplants is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of medicine or the human experience." — The Washington Post
"A masterpiece of medical journalism. Margolick has written a book that is both informative and deeply moving. Of Surgeons and Transplants is a must-read for anyone who cares about the human condition." — The Boston Globe

David Margolick is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and the author of several books, including Beyond Tragedy: A Memoir of Loss and Renewal and The Man from Primrose Lane: The Story of Jerry Thomas, Pioneer of the Gene Age.