Dr. J Willis Hurst passed away

Dr. J Willis Hurst passed away Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 90 years old.  An outstanding teacher and writer, Dr. Hurst was also an internationally recognized clinician, having served as personal cardiologist to former U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson, as well as other government leaders. Dr. Hurst authored or edited almost 400 scientific articles and over 60 books. The most famous of his scholarly writings is The Heart, which is the most widely used cardiology textbook in the world, first published in 1966 and translated into more than five languages. Share your memories, thoughts and feelings at http://www.cardiologynetwork.com/forum/topics/pioneering-cardiologist-j-willis-hurst-md-dies-at-90 regards, Cardiology Network Team.

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