Le Malattie Nervose e Funzionali del Cuore
Napoli: Cesareo Domenico, 1891. Second edition.
Antonio Cardarelli's Le Malattie Nervose e Funzionali del Cuore is an important contribution to nineteenth-century cardiovascular medicine, examining disorders of the heart arising from disturbances of the nervous system rather than structural cardiac disease. At a time when cardiology was emerging as a distinct medical specialty, Cardarelli explored the complex relationship between cardiac symptoms, vagus nerve dysfunction, autonomic regulation, palpitations, arrhythmias, and functional heart disorders. The work reflects the growing scientific interest in neuro-cardiac interactions that characterized European medicine in the late nineteenth century.
The volume is grounded in detailed clinical observation and case studies, drawing upon both contemporary medical research and Cardarelli's extensive experience at Naples' famed Ospedale degli Incurabili. Sections such as "Irritazione del Vago" (Irritation of the Vagus Nerve) investigate physiological mechanisms underlying abnormal cardiac function and offer diagnostic and therapeutic observations. The book represents an early and significant attempt to understand functional cardiac disease through neurological and physiological principles, making it valuable to collectors of cardiology, neurology, and the history of medical science.
Condition & Binding: Bound in a handsome contemporary half red leather binding over textured cloth-covered boards with gilt titling and decorative gilt tooling to the spine. The binding remains firm and attractive with moderate rubbing and wear to the leather extremities, particularly at the head and foot of the spine. Internally, the text is complete and sound, though there is pronounced foxing and scattered age-related spotting throughout, especially affecting the title page and preliminary leaves. Some light toning and occasional staining are present, but the text remains fully legible. Overall- good. Item #907
Price: $250.00