Cardiac Cowboys

Cardiac Cowboys tells the compelling story of five pioneering surgeons who challenged medical conventions to develop open-heart surgery, significantly improving survival rates for millions with heart disease. Over three decades, these brilliant but flawed innovators faced rejection, danger, and internal conflicts as they advanced lifesaving procedures like heart transplants, bypass surgery, and artificial heart technology. The book chronicles their extraordinary personal and professional struggles, capturing a high-stakes journey of brilliance and perseverance.