A History of Cardiology: The Beat Goes On: University of Iowa Health Care

The Beat Goes On: A History of Cardiology

Duration of Exhibit: February 1990 - December 1990

Adrienne Drapkin, Director

Introduction Read a brief statement about the exhibit.	Blood Pressure See how a brass tube was used to determine blood pressure.	Overview Take a look at a description of the exhibition.
Bloodletting Find out how to keep your humors in balance. Stethoscopes Take a look at some of the first stethoscopes.		EKG Machine From sodium chloride to disposable "patches." Valves Sporting the "caged ball" design. Imaging Examine some images of a human heart.
Pacemakers How were they worn?	Prevention Ways to keep a healthy heart.	Pharmaceuticals Herbs used in early 20th century medicine.
Acknowledgments Thanks to those who helped us out.

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