Background
The first edition of the book, titled ''The Heart'', was written in 1966 by John Willis Hurst, who had served as the cardiologist of former U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson. In 1986, the book was renamed ''Hurst's The Heart''. It is currently in its 15th edition published as Fuster and Hurst's The Heart in June 2022.Manual of Cardiology
''Hurst's the Heart: Manual of Cardiology'' provides a summary of the clinical content of its larger companion textbook. It features a streamlined, quick-access presentation designed for use in emergencies and urgent clinical situations. It is edited by Robert A O'Rourke.Reception
The book has been described as a "widely read textbook of cardiology", and a "standard reference" work. According to '' The New York Times'', ''Hurst's The Heart'' has become one of the most widely used medical textbooks in the world.References
{{reflist 1966 non-fiction books Medical textbooks Cardiology McGraw-Hill books