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Installation of the Aortic Heart Valve or "Heart Surgery-Aortic Valve 08/11/1962 or 09/11/1962", 1962

 Item — Box: 4, Film Can: A-144.1

Scope and Contents

2 reels.

Tissue is removed from around the valve, and stitching around the valve keeps it open. A fabric replacement valve is inserted, and the incision is closed.

The sternum of the patient is opened, and circulation to the aortic valve is cut off. Sutures are attached to the perimeter of the valve, and the fabric replacement valve is inserted.

Dates

  • Creation: 1962

Scope and Contents

2 reels.

Tissue is removed from around the valve, and stitching around the valve keeps it open. A fabric replacement valve is inserted, and the incision is closed.

The sternum of the patient is opened, and circulation to the aortic valve is cut off. Sutures are attached to the perimeter of the valve, and the fabric replacement valve is inserted.

Additional Description

Physical Description

Length: 800'. Color, silent.

Physical Storage Information

Collecting Area Details

Collecting Area Details

Part of the Audiovisuals Collections Collecting Area

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