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Cardiology

 Subject
Subject Source: Medical Subject Headings

Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

Adrian Kantrowitz Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 572
Abstract Adrian Kantrowitz was an American heart surgeon and medical investigator responsible for pioneering developments in circulatory assist devices, artificial organs, medical electronics, heart transplantation, and research motion pictures. Grant material, experiment data, patient medical records, correspondence, publications, conference material, publicity clippings, and audio-visual media document Adrian Kantrowitz's professional career in cardiovascular research at the Maimonides Hospital in...
Dates: 1944-2004

Andrew G. Prandoni papers

 Collection
Identifier: HMD MS ACC 569
Abstract

UNPROCESSED COLLECTION. Includes research materials, reprints, diplomas, and correspondence relating to Dr. Prandoni's work.

Dates: unknown

Angelo M. May Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 439
Abstract

Contains correspondence, journal articles, newsletters, medical product advertisements, and other materials relating to May's medical practice.

Dates: 1956-1973

Bernadine Healy Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 624
Abstract

Bernadine Healy (1944-2011) was a cardiologist who served as the first female director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) between 1991 and 1993. In addition to her work at Johns Hopkins University and the Cleveland Clinic, she also served as CEO of the American Red Cross and President of the American Heart Association. She is well-known for her work helping to establish equality for women in health policy and research, notably establishing the Women's Health Initiative at NIH.

Dates: 1958-2010

Clarence Dennis Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 574
Abstract

Dr. Clarence Dennis (1909-2003) was a pioneering heart surgeon and developer of a heart-lung bypass machine. Laboratory notes, correspondence, publications, and professional papers chronicle his surgical and research career at the University of Minnesota, the State University of New York, and the National Heart and Lung Institute.

Dates: 1927-2003

Emanuel Libman Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 406
Abstract

Dr. Emanuel Libman received his medical degree from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, and was associated with the Mount Sinai Hospital as a pathologist, and attending and consulting physician. Among the correspondents are Maude Abbott, Ludwig Aschoff, Ephraim M. Bluestone, Albert Einstein, Abraham Flexner, Abraham Jacobi, Charles andWilliam Mayo, Hideyo Noguchi, William Osler, M. Rachmilewitz, Humphry Rolleston, and William H. Welch.

Dates: 1885-1988

George E. Burch Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 376
Abstract

George Edward Burch, an internationally known cardiologist, received his medical degree from Tulane University Medical School, joined the school's Department of Medicine in 1934, and has been affiliated with Tulane University since that time. Correspondence, data relating to meetings, conferences, organizations and journal publication, photographs, clippings, reprints, certificates and diplomas.

Dates: 1882-1986 (bulk 1920-1986)

George Libman Engel Oral History Collection

 Collection
Identifier: OH 117
Abstract

The collection contains 3 interviews with George Engel conducted by 3 separate individuals.

Dates: 1974-1985

John H. Gibbon Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 313
Abstract

Dr. John H. Gibbon invented the first artificial heart-lung machine and performed the first human open heart operation. The collection includes material on this subject as well as some biographical and genealogical data.

Dates: 1930-1981

John T. Watson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 578
Abstract John Thomas Watson is a mechanical engineer, physiologist, and administrator whose career has centered on the research, development, and validation of biomedical technologies for assisting the ailing heart. His papers focus on the activities of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)'s Devices and Technology Branch -- originally known as the Artificial Heart Program -- and Watson's professional career as administrator of that branch. Reports, administrative records, requests...
Dates: 1964-2003