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Rev. chil. cardiol ; 40(2): 161-165, ago. 2021. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1388092

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RESUMEN: Se presenta una semblanza del Dr. Bernard Lown, uno de los más destacados cardiólogos del siglo XX. Muy relevantes fueron sus estudios sobre arritmias ventriculares e isquemia miocárdica, como también la influencia del estrés sobre el umbral de la fibrilación ventricular. Simultáneamente con otros investigadores europeos desarrolló el cardiovertor eléctrico. Se releva particularmente su condición de gran clínico y el trato humano con sus pacientes. Finalmente, se destaca su contribución a evitar una guerra nuclear por lo cual, junto al Dr Chazov, recibió el Premio Nobel de la Paz.


ABSTRACT: This is a biographical note on Bernard Lown MD, recently deceased. He was one of the foremost cardiologist in the XXth century. Relevant were his studies on ventricular arrhythmias and myocardial ischemia, as well the effect of mental stress in lowering the ventricular arrhythmia threshold. Along with European researchs he developed the electric cardiovertor. Special emphasis is placed on his skills as a clinician and is humane approach to patient care. He contributed to international efforts to prevent nuclear war. For this effort he was awarded, along with Dr Chazov, the Nobel Peace Price.


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History, 20th Century , Cardiology/history , Cardiologists/history , Lithuania
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Rev. chil. cardiol ; 39(3): 299-300, dic. 2020. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1388070
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Rev. bras. cir. cardiovasc ; 26(4): 675-675, out.-dez. 2011. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-614766
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