Learning on ScreenBeneath the Surface
- Synopsis
- Describes the basic principles of ultrasound and its applications in the form of echocardiography. Illustrative examples of this method of diagnosis are given e.g. Aneurysm left-ventricle - pericardial effusion. The advantages and limitations of the method are shown. A single patient is followed in detail with an explanation by a consultant cardiologist and radiographer.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 16 min.
- Technical information
- Black-and-white / Sound
- Year of production
- 1979
- Availability
- Free loan to members
- Uses
- Undergraduates, postgraduates, GPs. *BMA/BLAT
- Subjects
- Medical sciences
- Keywords
- cardiology; echocardiography; heart; ultrasound
Credits
- Director
- Robert Carter
- Producer
- Richard Melling
Distribution Formats
- Type
- Film
- Format
- 16mm
Production Company
Distributor
- Name
BMA Film and Video Library
- Web
- http://bma.org.uk/about-the-bma/bma-library External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7383 6690
- Fax
- 020 7388 2544
- Address
- BMA House
Tavistock Square
London
WC1H 9JP
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