National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Medical Sciences Search this
National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Medical Sciences Search this
Container:
Item RF8 222.19
Type:
Archival materials
Scope and Contents:
Produced by Worcester Film Corp. ; by Lewis M. Hurxthal, M.D., Lahey Clinic ; animation by Albert Paganelli, undated, 1 reel (992 ft.) : si., b&w ; 16mm positive. Summary: This film begins with a description and diagram of the heart. Next it shows the anatomical path involved in a heart beat. The following variations on normal performance are described: premature beats, compensatory pause, paroxyginal tachicardia, and predominant hypertrophy. "The electrocardiogram is of value in diagnosing the following conditions: certain arhythmias, heart block, axis deviation, and coronary occlusion. This film has illustrated the heart beat mechanism and its electrocardiogram diagrammatically."
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Medical Sciences Film Collection, circa 1930s-1960s, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
