How did we learn to „control“ the heart...
Authors:
K. Hasáková
Authors‘ workplace:
Komise pro historii ČSARIM
Published in:
Anest. intenziv. Med., 30, 2019, č. 5, s. 222-224
Category:
Overview
Over six decades ago, our medical pioneers attemped to manipulate the heart‘s rythm using technology, to reach the goal for this „simple pump“ to fulfil its primary physiological function. The fruits of their labour borne neither easily, nor immediately, but owing to their commitment, we could execute our medical duties using safe and state-of-the-art technology for the past several years.
Keywords:
defibrillator – Peleska – optimal impulse
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