The Trauma Chronicles

Stephen Westaby

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Mensch Publishing
01 December 2023

Biography: science, technology & engineering; Clinical & internal medicine; Cardiovascular medicine; Cardiothoracic surgery; First aid & paramedical services

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.

By: Stephen Westaby
Imprint: Mensch Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 272g
ISBN: 9781912914746
ISBN 10: 1912914743
Pages: 278
Publication Date: 01 December 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Having spent his childhood in the backstreets of a northern steel town, Stephen Westaby went on to become one of the world's preeminent heart surgeons. His drive for perfection in his profession took him to the world-renowned Harefield Hospital, the foremost heart surgery centre in Birmingham, Alabama, the newly-created Cardiothoracic Centre in Oxford, and then in 2019 in Wuhan he was the first Western doctor to learn about Covid before the virus was identified.

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The Trauma Chronicles

Stephen Westaby

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