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Dr. Vivien Theodore Thomas (August 29, 1910 – November 26, 1985) was an American laboratory supervisor who in the 1940s developed a procedure used to treat blue baby syndrome (now known as cyanotic heart disease).
Jun 19, 2020 · Learn how Vivien Thomas, a lab assistant with no medical degree, became a cardiac pioneer and taught surgeons like Denton Cooley. Read his remarkable story of overcoming racism and creating life-saving operations.
Feb 1, 2021 · The ACC is proud to celebrate Vivien Thomas and his remarkable contributions to medicine. His perseverance and tenacity to find a way to work in medicine despite the barriers led to work that has served many children around the world – regardless of the color of their skin.
The untold story of Vivien Thomas, an African-American lab supervisor who developed a surgical procedure to treat blue baby syndrome.
Jan 31, 2024 · Vivien Thomas designed groundbreaking surgical equipment, developed lifesaving surgical techniques and trained countless doctors. That’s impressive for anyone, but even more so for a...
The life of Vivien Thomas is an inspiring story of an African-American pioneer who overcame the barriers imposed by a segregated society. With no formal medical training, he developed techniques and tools that would lead to today's modern heart surgery.
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This moving documentary tells the story of Vivien Thomas and his impact on the field of medicine and race relations as he, a limitedly-educated black man during a time of great racial divide ...
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