S1 E4: Tales from the Heart

S1 E4: Tales from the HeartConstant Wonder • Season 1, Episode 4

Dec 13, 2021 • 53m

Advances in cardiac surgery were pioneered by fearless heart surgeons, and some unsung heroes who assisted them. Guest: Thomas Morris, historian award winning author of "A Matter of the Heart" and "The Mystery of the Exploding Teeth." Visit Thomas Morris online to learn more about his work: https://www.thomas-morris.uk/the-matter-of-the-heart/

Episode Segments

The History of the Heart through Milestone OperationsDec 13, 202139mHeart surgeons need to be fearless, and it helps if they understand plumbing.

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

Fetal SurgeryDec 13, 202114mAdvances 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.

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.