S1 E4: Tales from the Heart

Constant Wonder - Season 1, Episode 4

Dec 13, 2021 11:00 am
52:49 mins

Advances in cardiac surgery were pioneered by fearless heart surgeons, and some unsung heroes who assisted them.

Episode Segments

Episode Segments

The History of the Heart through Milestone Operations

39m

Heart surgeons need to be fearless, and it helps if they understand plumbing.

Fetal Surgery

14m

Advances in medical procedures allow surgeons to operate on infants while they are in the womb to help prevent or treat birth defects like spina bifida before these babies are born.