Evening star., 1954-09-13
Tiny Cells Found Giving Clue
To Source of Hearts S Power


A New York doctor said today
the electron microscope has en-
abled scientists to detect tiny
structures which may give the
normal heart its stamina.
DIR. Bruno Kisch, addressing
the opening scientific session OF
the Second World Congress of
Cardiology. said the new study
indicates that infinitely small
cellular structures in the muscles
of the heart may be the key fac
tors in keeping the heart pump
ing.
DIR. Kisch said the tiny struc-
lures, called "'sarcosomes," have
been found to be bearers of i'm
portant engines ~ chemicals
capable Of promoting chemical
reactions in the body.
The doctor said studies with
the powerful electron micro
scope have disclosed an abund-
ance of sarcosomes within heart
muscle, but only sparse amounts
in other muscles of the body.
1000 Scientists Attending.
He gave the account in a re-
port prepared for the opening
scientific session of the meeting,
attended by about 1000 scien-
lists from the United States and
~ foreign countries, including
Russia. They are meeting at the
National Guard Armory.
Yesterday, Vice Pre- 81 d e n
Nixon told the Congress open
ing session that heart specialists
efforts can give statesmen ian
example we can follow so we can
work better to remove another
cause from which men pre-
maturely die-war."
Mr.. Nixon said that if Presi-
dent Eisenhower were at the
meeting "he would in his in
imitable, personal way thank you
for the work you are doing and
for the work of an individual
member of your association in
restoring to active duty one OF
the best men the President has
on his staff"
Mr.. Nixon referred to Brig
Gen. Paul Carrell, staff secretary
at the White House, who suf-
fered a heart attack last jan
uary.
The Vice Presidents remarks
came at the opening session of
the congress held in Constitution
Hall.
Great Menace Described.
The congress. programmed as
"the largest and most important
cardiovascular meeting ever held
in the Western Hemisphere,
also heard diseases of the heart
and blood vessels described as
"the greatest menace to health
in modern times"
This appraisal was given by
Prof. Gustav Nylin of Stockholm
president of the nter-European
Society Of Cardiology. But he
and other speakers pointed out
that important advances have
been, and are being made. and
Prof. Nylin said that teamwork
among scientists of many lands
cannot fail to be Of the utmost
benefit to suffering mankind
President Eisenhower sent the
scientists q message from Den
yer in which he said:
I'm your skilled effort to COM
bat disease, you are indeed doing
a magnificent service for thu
greater health and happiness oi
mankind"
DR.. Paul D. White, Bostor
physician and president Of the
congress, told delegates that doc.
tors should study. teach anc
practice from the heart as vel
as on the heart" as an aid in pro-
noting world peace.
Spirit of Unity Remarked.
DR.. White, In his address te
the opening session - held IL
Constitution Hall-Said:
'It seems to me that we cardi.
ologists from the four corners ol
this world are more united In oul
knowledge, research. goals ane
friendships than almost any
other group in any walk Of life. :.
But. more vital even thar
| our role in the advancement o.
| cardiology is our duty to fostel
friendly cooperation in medicine
and indeed in every walk of lift
throughout the world.
Gold science In its marrow
definition viii be worth very LITTLE
In the upward progress Of man.
kind II we fail to cultivate otl
spiritual ties.
I'VE must study and teach anc
practice from the heart as vel
as on the heart; If we neglect
the former we are doing les.
than half our duty.
! "The doctor can be the pace.
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