Literature and Cardiology

In the 64th Cardiology Session of the American College of Cardiology, held in March 2015 in California, the opening lecture was given by Dr. Abraham Verghese, certainly not known for his publications in cardiology journals. By reading a poem, this professor of Internal Medicine at Stanford University discussed the relationship between science and literature, encouraging the cardiologists to entertain a unique moment of deep thinking about the work and the daily connection of medical professionals with the hearts of patients.