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ASD/VSD--Heart surgery, 1959

 Item — Box: 1, Film Can: A-134

Scope and Contents

1 reel.

Can reads ASD-VSD (atrial septal defect/ventricular septal defect); film leader reads Heart Surgery. Part 1 (atrial septal defect): Less-oxygenated blood created as a consequence of the defect is drained from the heart, and damaged tissue is removed. The defect is stitched.

Part 2 (ventricular septal defect):The chest of another patient is opened, and the wall between ventricle chambers is repaired.

Dates

  • 1959

Extent

From the Collection: 5 Linear Feet (57 reels, 5 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Collection materials primarily in English

Access Restrictions

Unprocessed collection. Access requires production of viewing copies; 30 days prior notice required. Contact the Historical Audiovisuals Program for more information.

Scope and Contents

1 reel.

Can reads ASD-VSD (atrial septal defect/ventricular septal defect); film leader reads Heart Surgery. Part 1 (atrial septal defect): Less-oxygenated blood created as a consequence of the defect is drained from the heart, and damaged tissue is removed. The defect is stitched.

Part 2 (ventricular septal defect):The chest of another patient is opened, and the wall between ventricle chambers is repaired.

Physical Description

Length: 700'. Color, silent.

Creator

Collecting Area Details

Part of the Historical Audiovisuals Collection Collecting Area

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