C. Walton Lillehei
C. Walton Lillehei
C. Walton Lillehei (pronounced as "Lil-ee-hi") is a renowned name in the field of medicine, particularly in the domain of cardiac surgery. He is often referred to as the "father of open-heart surgery".
Etymology
The name "Lillehei" is of Norwegian origin, but specific etymological details are not known.
Biography
C. Walton Lillehei was born on October 23, 1918, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He completed his medical studies from the University of Minnesota and later served as a professor of surgery at the same institution. Lillehei's contributions to the field of cardiac surgery are monumental, with his pioneering work in open-heart surgery and the development of pacemakers.
Contributions to Medicine
Lillehei's most significant contribution to medicine was his work on open-heart surgery. He was instrumental in developing techniques that allowed surgeons to operate on the heart while it was still beating, a revolutionary concept at the time. This was made possible through the use of a heart-lung machine, which Lillehei also helped to develop.
In addition to his work on open-heart surgery, Lillehei also played a crucial role in the development of the first battery-operated wearable pacemaker. This invention has since saved countless lives and continues to be a vital tool in the treatment of heart conditions.
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- Medical encyclopedia article on C. Walton Lillehei
- Wikipedia's article - C. Walton Lillehei
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