Title:

Adrian Kantrowitz and OR team at Louise Ceraso operation

Date:

18 May 1966

Description:

Caption on back reads: "Overall view of the operating room as Drs. Adrian Kantrowitz (left, at operating table) and Arthur Kantrowitz (arms folded) and the Maimonides-AVCO teams pause during the operation to observe patient's condition on the oscilloscographic recorder. Instrument gives a second-by-second visual recording of pressure, pulse, and E.K.G. The operation took place on May 18, 1966."

Rights:

Courtesy of Adrian Kantrowitz.

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Genre:

Photographic prints

Subject:

Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures and Heart-Assist Devices

Format:

Still Image

Extent:

1 pages

Legacy ID:

GNBBCC

NLM ID:

101584941X23

Profiles Collection:

The Adrian Kantrowitz Papers

Shareable Link:

https://profiles.nlm.nih.gov/101584941X23

Story Section:

Replacing Hearts: Left Ventricle Assist Devices and Transplants, 1960-1970