2024 • 26' • French & English
Director(s): Karina Marceau • Producer(s): PVP Media • Coproducer(s): Savoir Média • Country of production: Canada • Format(s): HD - 4K
The heart is arguably the most important organ in the human body, keeping us alive. Unfortunately, many people’s hearts are in poor condition. Cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death worldwide, causing the deaths of close to 18 million each year. This episode takes us through the history of cardiology, showing viewers how we discovered that the heart and electricity go hand-in-hand, and also where the famous symbolism of the heart comes from. In the operating room, our cameras give viewers a behind-the-scenes view of a delicate procedure on a patient suffering from atrial fibrillation.