Product Description
A gripping memoir of medical firsts and fearless pursuit, Close to the Sun reveals how one pioneering heart surgeon reshaped modern care.
- Trace Stuart Jamieson’s two extraordinary lives—from rural Africa’s bush to the high-stakes heart-lung clinic.
- Learn how early transplants faced poor outcomes until Stanford’s late-1970s breakthroughs, including the anti-rejection drug cyclosporin.
- Discover the practical realities of open-heart surgery, patient outcomes, and the ethical terrain around groundbreaking procedures.
- Meet a legend in cardiovascular medicine: Jamieson’s roles at UC San Diego, his research legacy, and his global influence.
- Interwoven anecdotes about cattle ranching, piloting helicopters, and a lifelong passion for ancient medical manuscripts add color and humanity.
Sizing and care: Paperback format, 334 pages, trim size 9 x 6 inches, approximately 0.75 inches thick. Store in a cool, dry place to preserve the book’s condition.
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