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In March 2011, two visionary doctors from the Texas Heart Institute successfully replaced a dying man’s heart with a ‘continuous flow’ device, proving that life is possible without a heart beat. (4...
A series of five 50-minute programmes on the history of surgery, presented by Dr Michael Mosley. He introduces audiences to the breathtaking, heroic and at times comically entertaining story of how surgeons...
Examines the work of US heart specialist Michael DeBakey and his colleagues, who have been working to perfect a new generation of miniature pumps that could make permanent artificial hearts a reality. Charts...
Looks at a controversial new technique for heart surgery, pioneered by Dr Randas Batista in Brazil in 1994. Having discovered that diseased human hearts often have an enlarged left ventricle, his solution...
Series looking at ground-breaking medical research and treatment during the 50 years of the National Health Service. 1 (producer Fiona Holmes): Sir John Crofton describes how, as a junior doctor, was...
Advises on rehabilitation for those about to have bypass surgery or have their heart valves replaced. Contains information on diet and general fitness, as well as advice about exercise, sex and coping with...
Uses animated diagrams to describe the coronary artery bypass graft and preparations the patient can make prior to undergoing the surgery. Explains the roles of nursing staff, physiotherapist and...
Discusses the psychological preparation for heart surgery as seen through the patients’ eyes. Explores family views and concerns. Reassures patients about what to expect from the procedure.
Series recording the development of surgical techniques from the pre-anaesthetic era to today’s open-heart surgery and organ transplantation.
Shows how the changing attitude to open and closed heart surgery on the older patient is bringing a new lease of life to Britain’s growing elderly population.
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