Author Biographical Info

Located within the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas, and founded in 1962 by renowned cardiac surgeon Dr. Denton Cooley, The Texas Heart Institute performed the first successful heart transplant and total artificial heart implant in the United States. Our physicians and surgeons remain recognized as worldwide leaders in the diagnosis and treatment of even the most complex cardiovascular conditions and The Texas Heart Institute has been ranked among the top cardiovascular centers in the United States by U.S. News & World Report for more than 30 years. Find out more at The Texas Heart Insitute.

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Identifier

AVF.IC043.192

Publication Date(s)

circa 1968

Language

English

Keywords

Cardiology, thoracic surgery, cardiopulmonary bypass, aneurysm, heart aneurysm, heart failure, myocardial infarction, polyethylene terephthalates, Heart--Surgery, Oxygenators, Aneurysms, Dacron, Sutures, Suturing, Ventricular aneurysms, Myocardial infarction--Complications, Congestive heart failure, Houston (TX), Texas Medical Center, Denton A. Cooley, (1920-2016), Grady L. Hallman, Herb Smith, Gene K. Davis, A-V Corporation (Houston, TX), Don Macon, film (material by form) » 16mm (photographic film size), motion pictures (visual works), audiovisual materials, motion pictures (visual works) » sound films, motion pictures (visual works) » color films (visual works)

Abstract

Demonstration circa 1968 of surgical treatment of left ventricular aneurysm, along with dissection of post-mortem heart. A disposable bubble oxygenator and Dacron sutures are used. Some statistical analysis of patient outcomes follows the demonstration. Film has voice over narration by Don Macon and illustrations by Herb Smith. See more at Texas Heart Institute Film Collection and its finding aid.

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