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Date6/3/1987
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Original Toronto Star caption: Scanners: Susan Schaeffer, director of the new cardio-respiratory service at Scarborough's Centenary Hospital, holds a Holter scanning system, which can be connected to a patient for 24 hours to record heart rhythms. The information can then be played back on a computer.
Country:Canada
Building, monument or park:Centenary Hospital
City, town or township:Toronto
Historical location:Scarborough (Ont.)
Neighbourhood:Highland Creek
Province or state:Ontario
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0025628F
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