A Prologue to the Initial Report

G.Srinivas

» doi: https://jcdponline.org/.2010.v01.i01.pp01-02

Abstract

"On The Motion Of The Heart And Blood In Animals," William Harvey's magnum opus, was published in 1628. The groundwork for modern cardiology was set down in this 70-page pamphlet. Ever since, research in the field of life sciences has not only enabled the rapid advancements linked to the IT and IR revolutions, but it has also cleared the path for advancements in the detection and treatment of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Significant advances in cardiovascular medicine were marked by the following landmarks: