Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension, with Chapters on Blood Pressure 3rd Edition.

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Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension, with Chapters on Blood Pressure 3rd Edition.

by Louis M. (Louis Marshall) Warfield

EN·~7 hours·103 chapters

Chapters

103 total
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Erratum

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ARTERIOSCLEROSIS AND HYPERTENSION - With Chapters on Blood Pressure BY - LOUIS M. WARFIELD, A.B., M.D., (Johns Hopkins), F.A.C.P.

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PREFACE TO THIRD EDITION

2:03
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PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION

2:05
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PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION

2:53
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ILLUSTRATIONS

3:29
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ARTERIOSCLEROSIS AND HYPERTENSION

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CHAPTER I. - ANATOMY

4:22
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General Structure of the Arteries

3:12
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Arteries

3:01

Description

This textbook offers a detailed look at arteriosclerosis and its close relationship with hypertension, presenting the condition as a degenerative process rather than a single disease entity. Drawing on decades of clinical experience, the author blends pathology, physiology, and practical examination techniques to help physicians assess arterial health. New chapters expand on cardiac irregularities and the clinical application of blood‑pressure measurement, supported by clear diagrams and careful explanations.

While rooted in the medical knowledge of the early 1900s, the work emphasizes a hands‑on approach, urging readers to measure both systolic and diastolic pressures accurately. The author’s personal insights give the text a conversational tone uncommon in many technical manuals of the era. For listeners interested in the historical development of cardiovascular medicine, the book serves both as a reference and a window into the evolving views on vascular disease.

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Full title

Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension, with Chapters on Blood Pressure 3rd Edition. 3rd Edition.

Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (412K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Bryan Ness, Julia Neufeld and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2011-10-09

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Louis M. (Louis Marshall) Warfield

b. 1876

A Milwaukee physician and medical writer, he was known for clear, practical books on arteriosclerosis and hypertension at a time when those subjects were gaining urgent attention. His work helped bring complex cardiovascular disease into reach for everyday clinical practice.

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