History of Medicine Series - Cardiac Surgery with Dr. Aldo Castaneda

Explore the fascinating history of cardiac surgery in this 51-minute video lecture featuring Dr. Aldo Castañeda, Founder of the Pediatric Cardiac Surgical Unit of Guatemala and Professor Emeritus of Surgery at Harvard Medical School. Gain insights into the evolution of this critical medical field as Dr. Castañeda shares his extensive knowledge and personal experiences. Learn about the influential factors that shaped his career, from his medical education in Guatemala to his surgical practice in Minnesota. Discover the challenges and breakthroughs in cardiac surgery, including the initial inaccessibility of the heart to surgical interventions. Delve into the first installment of the "History of Medicine" series, presented by OPENPediatrics in collaboration with Boston Children's Hospital and the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies.