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Book Synopsis: Vivien Thomas's greatest dream was to attend college to study medicine. But after the stock market crashed in 1929, Vivien lost all his savings. Then he heard about a job opening at the Vanderbilt University medical school under the supervision of Dr. Alfred Blalock. Vivien knew that the all-white school would never admit him as a student, but he hoped working there meant he was getting closer to his dream.
As Dr. Blalock's research assistant, Vivien learned surgical techniques. In 1943, Vivien was asked to help Dr. Helen Taussig find a cure for children with a specific heart defect. After months of experimenting, Vivien developed a procedure that was used for the first successful open-heart surgery on a child. Afterward, Dr. Blalock and Dr. Taussig announced their innovative new surgical technique, the Blalock-Taussig shunt. Vivien's name did not appear in the report.
Overcoming racism and resistance from his colleagues, Vivien ushered in a new era of medicine children's heart surgery. Tiny Stitches is the compelling story of this incredible pioneer in medicine." Read more
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Are you interested in the incredible stories of medical pioneers who defied the odds to make groundbreaking discoveries? Look no further than "Tiny Stitches: The Life of Medical Pioneer Vivien Thomas." This captivating book tells the inspiring tale of Vivien Thomas, a man whose dreams of studying medicine were shattered by the Great Depression. However, through perseverance and determination, Vivien found himself working at Vanderbilt University, where he would eventually revolutionize the field of children's heart surgery.
Imagine the obstacles Vivien faced as he entered a world of racism and discrimination. But his unwavering passion and remarkable surgical techniques caught the attention of Dr. Alfred Blalock, and together they embarked on a mission to find a cure for a specific heart defect affecting children. After countless experiments, Vivien developed a groundbreaking procedure that paved the way for the first successful open-heart surgery on a child - a procedure that would change the course of medical history forever.
"Tiny Stitches" illuminates the incredible resilience and brilliance of Vivien Thomas, an unsung hero who defied all odds to usher in a new era of medicine. This is a story of triumph over adversity, as Vivien's name was initially left out of the history books, but his legacy lives on in every child whose life has been saved by the Blalock-Taussig shunt.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn about Vivien Thomas and his remarkable contributions to the medical field. Get your copy of "Tiny Stitches: The Life of Medical Pioneer Vivien Thomas" today and discover the awe-inspiring journey of a true pioneer.
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