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Pacemaker that keeps 76-year-old Eli Parsons' heart beating at a regular speed fits into palm of hand
Pacemaker that keeps 76-year-old Eli Parsons' heart beating at a regular speed fits into palm of hand

Pacemaker that keeps 76-year-old Eli Parsons' heart beating at a regular speed fits into palm of hand

Date12/11/1968
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Original Toronto Star caption: Pacemaker that keeps 76-year-old Eli Parsons' heart beating at a regular speed fits into palm of hand. It sends electrical impulses to heart whenever needed.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0026377F
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