Interview with Dr. Walter S. Henly, M.D.

Interview with Dr. Walter S. Henly, M.D.

Contributor(s):
Henly, Walter S.
History Associates Incorporated
Baylor College of Medicine
Gart, Jason (Interviewer)
Publication:
Produced: 8 July 2010
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Genre(s):
Archival Materials
Oral histories (document genres)
Interviews
Transcripts
Abstract:
Dr. Henly begins the interview by describing his medical training and the formative education of the late Dr. Michael E. DeBakey. Dr. Henly narrates his long association with Dr. DeBakey at the Baylor College of Medicine. He recounts their collaboration on the surgical treatment of thoracic aneurysms and angina pectoris and describes the challenges of open-heart surgery in the 1950s. Dr. Henly describes Dr. DeBakey's work on the roller pump and offers observations on Dr. DeBakey's personality and lifelong emphasis on surgical perfection. Dr. Henly concludes the interview with observations on Dr. DeBakey's legacy and his impact on the Houston medical establishment.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
61 pages
NLM Unique ID:
101743405X265 (See in Profiles in Science)
Profiles in Science ID:
FJBBQS
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101743405X265
Archival Collection:
The Michael E. DeBakey Papers (Profiles in Science)