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Cardiac Cowboys

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Open Heart Surgery
Walt Lillehei
1950s Medical Innovations
Congenital Heart Defects
John Lewis
Denton Cooley
Heart Transplantation
Medical Ethics
Gregory Glidden
Lyman Glidden
Michael Debakey
Heart Disease
Cardiac Surgery
Cardiac Medicine
History Of Medicine
Vivian Thomas
Alfred Blalock
Medtronic
Artificial Heart
Surgeons

The heart was always off-limits to surgeons. Cutting into it spelled instant death for the patient. That is, until a ragtag group of doctors scattered across the Midwest and Texas decided to throw out the rule book. Working in makeshift laboratories and home garages, using medical devices made from scavenged machine parts and beer tubes, these men and women invented the field of open heart surgery... more

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Walt Lillehei’s years of living and operating on the edge finally catch up with him. In Houston, rival surgeons attempt to resolve four decades of bad blood.

For more information on the first cardiac surgeons, check out Dr. Gerald Imber's book "CAR... more

An ingenious medical device promises to eliminate the need for heart donors entirely. But when accusations of a stolen heart emerge, the simmering tension between Michael DeBakey and Denton Cooley boils over, playing out in courtrooms and headlines a... more

Surgeons across the country race to transplant the human heart. The stakes are unimaginably high, rivalries turn vicious, and the first surgeon to cross the finish line shocks the world.

For more information on the first cardiac surgeons, check out... more

A devastating turn of events forces Walt Lillehei to re-think his approach to open heart surgery. In Houston, Denton Cooley’s swift rise plunges him into a battle of egos with his boss and mentor, Michael DeBakey.

For more information on the first ... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Domingo Liotta
Artificial heart expert at Baylor and collaborator with DeBakey
Baylor College of Medicine
Episode: A Man-Made Heart
Dr. Billy Cohn
Cardiovascular surgeon discussing developments in heart surgery
Episode: A Man-Made Heart
Dr. Louise Cooley Davis
Daughter of Denton Cooley and witness to her father's surgical career
Episode: A Man-Made Heart
Dr. Bud Frazier
Cardiac surgeon and trainee of both DeBakey and Cooley
Episode: A Man-Made Heart
Shirley Karp
Haskell Karp's wife, whose husband underwent the artificial heart surgery
Episode: A Man-Made Heart
Dr. J. Philip Saul
Cardiologist discussing heart disease's impact.
Episode: The Transplant Race
Dr. Norman Shumway
Leading cardiac surgeon preparing for heart transplants.
Stanford University
Episode: The Transplant Race
Dr. Christian Barnard
Surgeon who performed the first successful human heart transplant.
Grootte Schuur Hospital, Cape Town
Episode: The Transplant Race
Cindy Lattigan
Manager of the Heart of Cape Town Museum.
Episode: The Transplant Race

Host

Chris Pine
Host of a series documenting the evolution of heart surgery, exploring personal and historical narratives related to pioneering medical practices.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 136 ratings
  • Storytelling at its best

    I have no particular connection to cardiac disease or surgery, but I found this podcast fascinating. It captures the complexity of medical progress and shows that even the most brilliant people are fallible.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Melissa Jayne Kinsey
    United States8 days ago
  • Intriguing and not just for doctors

    I’m a Pediatrician and medical history nerd. This podcast is great! You don’t need to be in healthcare to enjoy it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarcDNic
    Canada8 days ago
  • Perfection

    A very well done and interesting podcast. Inspirational and a fine tribute to the men and women who unlocked the secrets of the heart.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LJWells
    United States11 days ago
  • ToF Surprise

    Our son was born with Tetralogy of Fallot. He was a blue baby, requiring open heart surgery at 7 wks old. We knew how fortunate we were for him to be born at a time when a surgical repair had been established. Every medical professional made sure to tell us. This podcast series helped me to better understand medical progress. It was masterfully presented, touching on so many challenges (ex: societal, personal, monetary, academic, etc.) technical details, and timelines. These stories are fascinat... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Momof2blondboys
    United States12 days ago
  • Very interesting

    My father was a very talented surgeon. I found this podcast extremely well written and so very true about the lives and tragedies of surgeons and patients that most do not know. Makes one ponder going under the knife.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mexico76
    United States12 days ago

Chart Rankings

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#53
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#56
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#142
United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts
#192
Australia/History
Apple Podcasts
#85
South Africa/History
Apple Podcasts
#206
Norway/History

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cardiac Cowboys

What is Cardiac Cowboys about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on the pioneering era of heart surgery, this content explores the remarkable stories of innovative surgeons who overcame immense challenges to establish open heart procedures. Episodes cover a variety of dramatic narratives, including intense rivalries between key figures, groundbreaking medical ethics dilemmas, and the personal complexities surrounding the lives of these medical pioneers. The storytelling uniquely combines elements of history, scientific breakthroughs, and human experience, bringing to light the forgotten figures whose contributions have saved countless lives. Additionally, it emphasizes the contrast between fame and disgrace that many of these doctors faced, painting a vivid picture of the personal toll of their ... more

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2. Dr. Billy Cohn
3. Dr. Louise Cooley Davis
4. Dr. Bud Frazier
5. Shirley Karp
6. Dr. J. Philip Saul
7. Dr. Norman Shumway
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