Foxglove’s Leaves with Caution Given, Or, The Cure of Dropsy, The

Synopsis

Archive film, historic documents and re-enactments show the development of the treatment of congestive heart failure, starting with the Roman use of squill, and on to powdered toadskin in ancient China, bleeding and cupping in 18th-century Europe, and finally to rational drug therapy in modern times. Notes especially Withering and his use of foxgloves in the 1770s. The modern use of drugs is reviewed, and Karl Swedburg describes the life-saving importance of ACE inhibitors.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassettte. VHS. col. 19 min.

Year of production

1988

Availability

Free loan

Uses

Cardiologists

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

ACE inhibitors; cardiology; congestive heart failure; foxgloves; heart disease; heart failure; Withering, William

Credits

Director

D Burkhill-Howarth; Dr J C Edwards

Distributor

Name

Imperial Chemical Industries, Pharmaceuticals Division

Phone

01625 582828

Address

Alderley House
Alderley Park
MACCLESFIELD
Cheshire
SK10 4TF