Dorothy H. Andersen
Dorothy Hansine Andersen (1901–1963) was the first to describe cystic fibrosis, shaping paediatric pathology and breaking barriers for women in medicine.
Echo basics: Aortic Stenosis
Understand and identify aortic stenosis. Learn how to measure an accurate aortic valve gradient and calculate the aortic valve area. Be able to diagnose low-flow states and paradoxical low flow
Owen C. Ward
Owen Conor Ward (1923–2021), Irish paediatric cardiologist, co-described Romano-Ward syndrome; pioneer of children’s cardiac care and medical historian
Cesarino Romano
Cesarino Romano (1924–2008), Italian paediatrician, co-described Romano-Ward syndrome; led advances in cystic fibrosis, metabolic screening, and emergency care.
Fred Lange-Nielsen
Norwegian internist Fred Lange-Nielsen (1919–1989), co-discoverer of Jervell and Lange-Nielsen syndrome, was a lung specialist, allergy pioneer, jazz musician, and human rights advocate.
Anton Jervell
Anton Jervell (1901–1987), Norwegian cardiologist and medical educator; co-described Jervell and Lange-Nielsen syndrome, pioneer of ECG research and cardiac electrophysiology in Norway.
Neuro 101: Peripheral Nervous System
Neuro 101: anatomy of the peripheral nervous system, localisation of nerve injuries, pathology affecting peripheral nerves, the brachial and lumbosacral plexuses, peripheral nerve examination, common peripheral neuropathies, and diseases affecting the neuromuscular junction.
Echo basics: Aortic Valve
Echo basics: Aortic Valve. A normal aortic valve is trileaflet, with equally sized cusps that are supported by a fibrous annulus and separated by three commissures.
Bruno Fleischer
Bruno Fleischer (1874-1965) German ophthalmologist; Kayser–Fleischer ring (Wilson’s disease) and Fleischer ring in keratoconus
T. Kennedy Dalziel
Scottish surgeon T.K. Dalziel (1861–1924) early description of Crohn’s disease, led children’s surgery in Glasgow, and was knighted for WWI medical service.
William Ganz
William Ganz (1919–2009), Slovakian-born cardiologist, co-invented the Swan-Ganz catheter and pioneered thermodilution in cardiovascular research
Gordon D. Oppenheimer
Gordon David Oppenheimer (1900 - 1974) was an American surgeon and urologist.