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

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

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Language(s):
English
French
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Cardiovascular Diseases
Equipment and Supplies
USSR
World Health Organization.
Abstract:
Close-up of a machine that is used to pump blood throughout the body during a heart operation. Verso: WHO/12743-12744-12745. USSR. Public Health.
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World Health Organization; World Health Organization website
Extent:
1 photoprint.
NLM Unique ID:
101436999 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A013921
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101436999