About this item
Highlights
- Ever wondered what it's like to hold a human heart in your hands?
- Author(s): Stephen Westaby
- 278 Pages
- Medical, Allied Health Services
Description
About the Book
A gripping memoir of a top heart surgeon's journey, battling ADHD and the system.
Book Synopsis
Ever wondered what it's like to hold a human heart in your hands?
This book takes you on a riveting journey through the life and career of Stephen Westaby, a world-renowned heart surgeon. From his humble beginnings to his tireless pursuit of perfection, Westaby's story is one of resilience, determination, and an unyielding commitment to saving lives.
Can Westaby maintain his relentless drive in the face of numerous triumphs and failures, and the emotional toll of his profession? And how does he navigate the challenges of healthcare systems in the UK and the US?
Every decision Westaby makes in the operating theatre could mean the difference between life and death for his patients.
Reading this book is an emotional rollercoaster ride, packed with gripping tales of emergency surgeries and life-threatening situations that will leave you in awe of the resilience of the human spirit.
Stephen Westaby, a world-renowned heart surgeon, has worked at prestigious institutions such as Harefield Hospital and the cardiothoracic centre in Oxford, and has trained alongside some of the greatest pioneers of cardiac surgery.