Frank Pantridge
Frank Pantridge (1916-2004) was a Northern Irish cardiologist who created pre-hospital coronary care through the invention of the portable defibrillator
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Bernard Lown
Bernard Lown (1921 – ) American cardiologist, activist and inventor. Developed DC cardioversion. Nobel Peace prize winner. Eponym: Lown-Ganong-Levine
Defibrillators
Defibrillator: application of an electrical current across the heart to convert VF/VT -> sinus rhythm
a covert combination…
the case. 72 year old male presents to your Emergency Department with a 4-5 hour history of palpitations. He appears well and has no associated symptoms.