Historical Bibliography Updated: May 25, 2018
Sphygmicae artis iam mille ducentos annos perditae et desideratae libri V.
Publication Details
Basel: Johannes Oporinus, 1555 CE.
Considered the most significant work on the pulse between Galen and Harvey. The work includes what is probably the earliest graphic representation of the pulse. Struthius provided a useful mnemonic of the five simple pulses in the form of a hand (on p. 116). Digital facsimile of the Venice,1573 edition from Google Books at this link.
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Thematic Classifications
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #10601 |
| Permanent Link | https://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/12794 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | sphygmicae-artis-iam-mille-ducentos-annos-perditae-et-desideratae-libri-v- |
Geographic Context
Publication place: Basel
Mentioned in annotation: Venice