Jorge Tartaglione Héroes Argentinos Doce Médicos que Hicieron Historia Book by Felipe Pigna Editorial Planeta (Spanish Editorial)

• Publisher: Planeta
• Language: Spanish
• ISBN: 9789504962038

This gripping and necessary book by Dr. Jorge Tartaglione pays tribute to his mentors and delves into the at times tumultuous yet always glorious history of the heroes of our medicine." FELIPE PIGNA. Doctor Jorge Tartaglione narrates in "Argentine Heroes" the lives of twelve professionals who stood out during the 20th century. It's a history book written by a doctor and, above all, a book filled with stories.

"I chose these twelve doctors because I admire them. I studied with the physiology books of Houssay and the semiology of Cossio; I was able to attend lectures and visit rooms of heart-operated patients with Favaloro. I admire Illia's integrity; the social concept of medicine by Carrillo, Mazza, and Maradona; Grierson's effort to integrate into an overtly male-dominated world; Agote's tenacity; Pichon-Rivière's thinking; Raffo's audacity, and Escardó's ability to communicate.

We talk about twelve incredible lives, of twelve silent heroes who made decisive contributions to changing the quality of life for thousands of people, and who had to overcome the obstacles of the sociopolitical situation of the country in which they lived. They were brilliant and dedicated their lives to their work. They were censored and criticized, dismissed from positions, and forced into exile; yet all, despite the obstacles, continued forward." - Jorge Tartaglione