1. "In this age of machinery and nuclear energy..." Heart disease: our photo shows a delicate operation in progress, carried out by Prof. de Watteville of the University of Geneva Subject(s): Cardiovascular DiseasesHealth PersonnelOperating RoomsWorld Health Organization
2. ... a heart case is rushed through the streets of Moscow Subject(s): AmbulancesCardiovascular DiseasesTransportation of PatientsMoscowWorld Health Organization
3. ... a patient brought back from clinical death Subject(s): Cardiovascular DiseasesUSSRWorld Health Organization
4. ... a waiting room for cardiac patients taking part in a survey of cardiovascular diseases Subject(s): Cardiovascular DiseasesHospitalsPatientsSwedenWorld Health Organization
5. ... autopsy specimens of coronary arteries Subject(s): Cardiovascular DiseasesWorld Health Organization
6. ... studying blood circulation in the new-born Subject(s): Cardiovascular DiseasesWorld Health Organization
7. A specially equipped ambulance linked by radio to the coronary care unit of a hospital. Energency treatment can be started immediatley Subject(s): AmbulancesCardiovascular DiseasesHealth PersonnelTransportation of PatientsPatientsEquipment and SuppliesWorld Health Organization
8. [The hands of Professor Clarence Crafoord of Stockholm, a pioneer of modern heart surgery, are shown taking the pulse of a patient, of whom only a hand is shown] Author(s): Almasy, Paul, 1906-2003, photographer Publication: [1955-1965?] Subject(s): PulseCardiovascular DiseasesSurgeonsPatientsHandSwedenCrafoord, Clarence.World Health Organization.
9. Before a decision on treatment is made, the patient is examined thoroughly. The examination may include heart catheterization ans angiography. The A.L Miasmikov Institute of Cardiology in Moscow conducts detailed studies of the various cardiovascular disease and their distribution in relation to age Subject(s): Cardiovascular DiseasesPhysiciansPatientsEquipment and SuppliesNursesUSSRWorld Health Organization
10. Blood circulation in the newborn Subject(s): Equipment and SuppliesInfant, NewbornCardiovascular DiseasesWorld Health Organization
11. Blood pressure being taken of a suspected case of hypertension Subject(s): Cardiovascular DiseasesHealth PersonnelEquipment and SuppliesWorld Health Organization
12. Checking blood pressure with an electronic machine Subject(s): Cardiovascular DiseasesEquipment and SuppliesWorld Health Organization
13. Congenital malformations of the heart originate in the embryo Subject(s): Cardiovascular DiseasesWorld Health Organization
14. Dr. [Zdenek] Rychter produces his own tools for his very delicate operations Subject(s): Cardiovascular DiseasesEquipment and SuppliesWorld Health Organization
15. Difference phases of a heart operation. 12743: The machine that circulates blood to the vessels in the heart and brain during the operation while the heart itself is stopped. 12745: reconnecting the arteries by sewing together with a device developed in the Soviet Union several years ago ans since adopted by cardiac surgeons all over the world. 12744: after the operation an electric stimulator is applied in the heart area to start a regular beat Subject(s): Cardiovascular DiseasesEquipment and SuppliesUSSRWorld Health Organization
16. Hypertension detection team at work in India. A standard method of compiling the data from such surveys has been suggeseted by WHO, but it is a flexible system and can be modified to suit local conditions Subject(s): Cardiovascular DiseasesHealth PersonnelPublic HealthEquipment and SuppliesWorld Health Organization
17. In an intensive care unit, monitoring by electrocardiograph continues day and night Subject(s): Cardiovascular DiseasesHealth PersonnelEquipment and SuppliesSwedenWorld Health Organization
18. An intensive care unit at the A.L. Miasnikov Institute of Cardiology in Moscow. The nurse monitors the electrocardiograms of the patients. The small screen enables her to keep constant surveillance Subject(s): Cardiovascular DiseasesUSSRWorld Health Organization
19. A Japanese doctor at the bedside of a heart disease patient. In cases such as this, quick medical intervention can save lives Subject(s): Cardiovascular DiseasesPhysiciansPatients
20. Laboratory analyses are made immediately Subject(s): Cardiovascular DiseasesHealth PersonnelEquipment and SuppliesSweden
21. The machine that will take over the functions of the patient's heart and lungs during the operation Subject(s): Cardiovascular DiseasesPhysiciansEquipment and SuppliesNursesSwedenWorld Health Organization
22. Many lives are being saved by this ambulance specially equipped to deal with severe heart attack cases in Northern Ireland. But prevention is better than cure; the risks stemming from high blood pressure can be considerably reduced by treatment, which can almost totally rule out heart failure and most strokes Subject(s): AmbulancesCardiovascular DiseasesHealth PersonnelTransportation of PatientsWorld Health Organization
23. [Miniature transmitter used to monitor heartbeats] Subject(s): Cardiovascular DiseasesEquipment and SuppliesWorld Health Organization
24. Water composition is probably also related to cardiovascular diseases. At the University of Helsinki, the water analysis is performed with a x-ray emission spectrometer Subject(s): Cardiovascular DiseasesHealth PersonnelEquipment and SuppliesWorld Health Organization
25. ... the injection of a contrast medium (usually iodine compound) via a flexible tube Subject(s): Cardiovascular DiseasesWorld Health Organization
26. Through an arm artery, a plastic catheter has been passed into the heart to reach a coronary artery. An injected opaque medium shows up on x-rays and enables the doctor to see the condition of the coronaries; picture 13150 shows close-up of x-rays screen Subject(s): Cardiovascular DiseasesPhysiciansHealth PersonnelX-RaysPatientsEquipment and SuppliesWorld Health Organization
27. The passage of the dye through the blood vessels is recorded by two small photo-electric cells Subject(s): Cardiovascular DiseasesEquipment and SuppliesWorld Health Organization
28. [Physician with emergency heart patient] Subject(s): Cardiovascular DiseasesPatientsPhysiciansNursesReferral and ConsultationWorld Health Organization
29. Postgraduates at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital are taught cardiac auscultation with the aid of a multi-channel stethoscope Subject(s): Cardiovascular DiseasesStudents, MedicalEducation, MedicalStethoscopesPatientsEquipment and SuppliesNigeriaWorld Health Organization
30. Professor Lars Werkö of the University Hospital in Göteborg, Sweden, speaks with one of his patients Subject(s): Cardiovascular DiseasesPatientsPhysiciansReferral and ConsultationHospital UnitsSwedenWorld Health Organization
31. Public health nurse checks blood pressure of an elderly patient. Such routine checks will help to reduce the threat of heart attacks and strokes in this high-risk area of Finland Subject(s): AgedCardiovascular DiseasesPublic HealthNursesEquipment and SuppliesWorld Health Organization
32. Residents of a Bombay suburb gather in the courtyard for a routine checkup during a community survey on high blood pressure Subject(s): Cardiovascular DiseasesHealth PersonnelWorld Health Organization
33. The sound of the dog's heartbeats is picked up by a microphone stuck to his fur Subject(s): Cardiovascular DiseasesEquipment and SuppliesWorld Health Organization
34. Stockholm's Karolinska hospital - this boy works a stationary bicycle while his heart is being tested for abnormalities Subject(s): Cardiovascular DiseasesNursesChildSwedenWorld Health Organization
35. Taking blood sample for cholesterol measurement Subject(s): Cardiovascular DiseasesPhysiciansPhysician AssistantsWorld Health Organization
36. Testing for skinfold thickness Subject(s): Cardiovascular DiseasesEquipment and SuppliesWorld Health Organization
