| The 1653 English edition of De motu cordis, shown to be Harvey's vernacular original and revealing crucial aspects of his pre-circulation theory and its connection to the discovery of the circulation of the blood. | |
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PMID: 10865879 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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From a comparative study of the first Latin edition of William Harvey's De motu cordis published in 1628, and the first English edition published in 1653, it is argued that the latter is the printed copy of Harvey's original manuscript written in the vernacular. It will also be shown that Harvey's pre-circulation theory described the heart as an impulsor of blood for several years before his discovery of the circulation of the blood. The crucial aspect of his description was a new explanation of the cause of the arterial pulse as felt at the extremities. |
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Authors:
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J S White |
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Type: Biography; Historical Article; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: History and philosophy of the life sciences Volume: 21 ISSN: 0391-9714 ISO Abbreviation: Hist Philos Life Sci Publication Date: 1999 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-07-27 Completed Date: 2000-07-27 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8003052 Medline TA: Hist Philos Life Sci Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 65-91 Citation Subset: IM; Q |
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Blood Circulation
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physiology* Books / history England History, 17th Century Humans Manuscripts, Medical / history* |
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Personal Name Subject:
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W Harvey |
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