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-IC043-140

Language

English

Publication Date

1955

Abstract

Demonstration circa 1955 of surgical excision of aortic arch, suturing, and implantation of synthetic arch prosthesis. Compressed polyvinyl sponge shunts are used. Film has voice over by Denton A. Cooley and illustrations. See more at Texas Heart Institute Film Collection and its finding aid.

Keywords

Cardiology, thoracic surgery, hypothermia, induced, prostheses and implants, sutures, aortic aneurysm, syphilis, cardiovascular, aorta, thoracic, Heart--Surgery, Prosthesis, Aortic aneurysms, Aorta, Aorta--Surgery, Heart--Syphilis, Houston (TX), Texas Medical Center, Denton A. Cooley (1920-2016), Gene K. Davis, American College of Surgeons, 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)

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