The man who helped invent heart surgery wasn’t even a surgeon?! Meet Vivien Thomas!

Can you believe that the man who helped invent heart surgery wasn’t even a surgeon? Welcome back to Epiaode 4 of Woke Black History. Let’s talk about the legend himself, Vivien T. Thomas. #vivienthomas #doctor #medicine #bluebabysyndrome #heart #cardiology #healthcare #joelbervell #nursingschool #blackhistorymonth #medicalmythbuster #medicalschool #wokeblackhistory

[@Cuddles66]

Thank you! He was my maternal grandfather! Loved and missed!

[@LegoCookieDoggie]

I was a blue baby when I was born and I had surgery and continue to be monitored
I’m happy to be alive today and healthy !!

[@LegoCookieDoggie]

Hey he’s part of the reason why I’m alive today then!

[@gwendolynallen6286]

Thank you ❤so much for the education and support

[@NubianP6]

Yes! Brilliant man! I initially learned of him from the movie “Something the Lord Made” where he was portrayed by Mos Def. Definitely worth watching. 👍🏽

[@dianasims4379]

Great movie! Mos Def was brilliant in the role.

[@NubianP6]

@@dianasims4379 yes, he sure was! 🫶🏽

[@bizzibaby]

Mos Def played him in a movie 20 years ago. I'm sure it's not 100% accurate but it's an awesome film

[@nateawilliams7309]

Thank you for all of this teaching! ❤

[@sandra.mendes279]

😮😍😍woow

[@theresamiller4503]

There is a wonderful 2004 movie called "Something the Lord Made," about him. I highly recommend it.

[@independ4416]

There are a lot of holes in your presentation. His story starts at Vanderbilt and he taught white doctors as well. Starting with Dr. Blalock.