• Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Jun 1997

    Biography Historical Article

    On the causes of collapse and sudden death by Avicenna.

    • B Nathan and R Wray.
    • Department of Cardiology, Conquest Hospital, Hastings, East Sussex, UK.
    • Int. J. Clin. Pract. 1997 Jun 1; 51 (4): 245-5.

    AbstractAvicenna's views on the causes of collapse and sudden death are presented from a literal translation of the mediaeval Arabic text. Medical knowledge based on observation mixed with pure abstract reasoning forms the essence of Avicenna's medical writings.

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