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Title
The first Blalock-Taussig anastomosis by Dr. Helen Taussig. 1968
Subject
The development of the first surgical operation to treat tetralogy of fallot, a congenital heart defect commonly called "blue baby syndrome".
Description
Pediatric Cardiologist Helen Taussig, along with Vivien Thomas and Alfred Blalock, pioneered the first surgical operation to treat tetralogy of fallot, a congenital heart defect commonly called "blue baby syndrome", due to the characteristic blue skin pigmentation of children with the defect. In this lecture at Johns Hopkins Hospital, recorded in February of 1968, Dr. Taussig discusses the blue baby operation and all of the work that led up to its first being performed in November of 1944.
Creator
Taussig, Helen B. (Helen Brooke), 1898-1986.
Format
1 sound tape reel : analogue, 3 3/4 ips., 2 track, mono ; 1/4 in. original.
Extent
48 min
Identifier
233784
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Original Format
1 sound tape reel : analogue, 3 3/4 ips., 2 track, mono ; 1/4 in. original.
Duration
48 minutes