1. Professor Lars Werkö of the University Hospital in Göteborg, Sweden, speaks with one of his patients Subject(s): Cardiovascular DiseasesPatientsPhysiciansReferral and ConsultationHospital UnitsSwedenWorld Health Organization
2. [Physician with emergency heart patient] Subject(s): Cardiovascular DiseasesPatientsPhysiciansNursesReferral and ConsultationWorld Health Organization
3. Before a decision on treatment is made, the patient is examined thoroughly. The examination may include heart catheterization ans angiography. The A.L Miasmikov Institute of Cardiology in Moscow conducts detailed studies of the various cardiovascular disease and their distribution in relation to age Subject(s): Cardiovascular DiseasesPhysiciansPatientsEquipment and SuppliesNursesUSSRWorld Health Organization
4. A Japanese doctor at the bedside of a heart disease patient. In cases such as this, quick medical intervention can save lives Subject(s): Cardiovascular DiseasesPhysiciansPatients
5. Through an arm artery, a plastic catheter has been passed into the heart to reach a coronary artery. An injected opaque medium shows up on x-rays and enables the doctor to see the condition of the coronaries; picture 13150 shows close-up of x-rays screen Subject(s): Cardiovascular DiseasesPhysiciansHealth PersonnelX-RaysPatientsEquipment and SuppliesWorld Health Organization