Stories
- Article
The problem of the punctured heart
During World War II a young American surgeon working in England perfected shrapnel-removal techniques that saved dozens of lives. Discover how one case sealed his reputation as the founder of cardiac surgery.
- Book extract
Healing hearts and saving lives
Cardiology is a prestigious specialism, known for its life-saving, heroic staff. But a doctor’s training eventually reveals other, less obvious ways to save lives.
- Article
The tale of the toxic kidneys
In 1954 a serendipitous coming together of skills and circumstances allowed the first successful organ transplant to take place. Read how Richard Herrick’s life was prolonged by his identical twin’s generosity.
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The extraction of the excruciating bladder stones
Among those vying to find alternatives to major surgery for bladder stones, young doctor Jean Civiale stood out, painstakingly honing a method that was to become the norm.
Catalogue
- Books
Heart surgery for adults : an explanation for patients and their relatives / British Heart Foundation.
Date: [1987]- Books
Having heart surgery / British Heart Foundation.
Date: 2005- Pictures
Heart surgery: Denton A. Cooley and Domingo Liotta examining an X-ray of the first artificial heart. Photograph, 1969.
Date: 1969Reference: 583028i- Books
Coronary angioplasty and coronary bypass surgery / British Heart Foundation.
Date: 2004- Books
- Online
Heart haiku : surgery & scars. Issue 6, Nov 2020.
Donald, LauraDate: 2020
