Eugene Braunwald
Eugene Braunwald
Eugene Braunwald (pronounced: yoo-jeen brow-wald) is a renowned cardiologist and Distinguished Hersey Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He is widely recognized for his significant contributions to the field of cardiology, particularly in the areas of heart failure, coronary artery disease, and cholesterol management.
Etymology
The name Eugene is of Greek origin, meaning "well-born" or "noble". Braunwald is a German surname, derived from "braun" meaning "brown" and "wald" meaning "forest".
Biography
Eugene Braunwald was born on March 15, 1929, in Vienna, Austria. He moved to the United States in 1939, escaping the Nazi regime. He completed his medical studies at New York University and later joined the faculty at the University of California, San Diego.
Braunwald's work has been instrumental in the development of modern cardiology. He has authored more than 1,000 scientific papers and has edited the leading textbook in cardiology, Braunwald's Heart Disease. His research has significantly advanced our understanding of heart disease and has led to the development of new treatments and therapies.
Related Terms
- Cardiology: The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the heart and parts of the circulatory system.
- Heart Failure: A condition in which the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs.
- Coronary Artery Disease: A disease caused by the buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries, which supply oxygen-rich blood to your heart muscle.
- Cholesterol: A waxy, fat-like substance that's found in all the cells in your body.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Eugene Braunwald
- Wikipedia's article - Eugene Braunwald
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