Nomenclature and Criteria for Diagnosis of Diseases of the Heart

This hardcover book is in good condition, with a sturdy binding and clean pages. There is no dust jacket present. An inscription marks it as part of the library of A.D. Waroshill, M.D. The cover shows minimal wear, maintaining its original red color with gold lettering intact.

The "Nomenclature and Criteria for Diagnosis of Diseases of the Heart" is authored by The Criteria Committee of the New York Heart Association and published by the New York Heart Association in 1940. This is the Fourth Edition, Second Printing, offering a comprehensive guide to the classification and diagnostic criteria for heart diseases. The book is a critical resource in the field of cardiology, providing standardized diagnostic guidelines that have been influential in medical practice. This edition was printed by J. J. Little and Ives Company in New York, reflecting the historical context and evolving understanding of heart diseases during that era. The book's condition is solid, with a red hardcover binding, though it lacks a dust jacket. An inscription indicates it was once part of the library of A.D. Waroshill, M.D., adding a unique provenance to this copy. This edition is a valuable acquisition for collectors of medical literature and those interested in the historical development of cardiology.