King, Sam 2010-07-21
Sam King was a cardiologist and one of the pioneers of cardiology in Lubbock, Texas. He talks about his career experiences and the development of the cardiology field and medical community in Lubbock.
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Interviewee Name: Sam King
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Date: July 21, 2010
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Andy Wilkinson
Length: 00:56:15
Abstract
Background; Born in Wichita Falls, Texas; Father’s background; University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas; Internship in the Navy; Graduate school and beginning of career; Career in cardiology; Diagnosing and treating heart diseases; Starting of the catherization laboratory; Referral practices; Lubbock medical community; Cardiac treatment; Talent and personality; Competitors; Surgical suite and labs for heart surgery; Development of the medical field; Echocardiogram; Angioplasty; Lubbock Heart Hospital; Future of cardiology; Other recollections; Retirement; Ethics in cardiology; Changing the costs of medical care; Other recollections (cont.); Coronary bypass; Statin prescription drug; Other influential doctors.
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