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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.IC043.034

Publication Date(s)

circa 1974

Language

English

Keywords

Cardiology, thoracic surgery, heart-assist devices, prostheses and implants, surgery, veterinary, cattle, Heart--Surgery, Prosthesis, Cows, Houston (TX), Texas Medical Center, film (material by form) » 16mm (photographic film size), motion pictures (visual works), audiovisual materials, motion pictures (visual works) » color films (visual works), motion pictures (visual works) » silent films

Abstract

Demonstration circa 1972 of implantation of left ventricular assist device using a cow. See more at Texas Heart Institute Film Collection and its finding aid.

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