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Willem Einthoven (1860–1927) was a Dutch physiologist and Professor of Physiology at Leiden University from 1886 until his death. He is renowned for inventing the string galvanometer, enabling precise electrocardiogram (ECG) recordings, and received the 1924 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discovery of the ECG mechanism.
Education:
- Began medical studies at Utrecht University in 1878.
- Received his doctorate in 1885 with a thesis on stereoscopy.
Research Interests:
- Electrocardiography and heart physiology.
- Optics, including visual perception and retinal currents.
- Respiratory physiology and bronchial muscle function.
Awards:
- 1924 Nobel Prize for ECG discovery.
- Member of the Dutch Royal Academy of Sciences.
Legacy: His string galvanometer revolutionized cardiac diagnostics, forming the basis of modern ECG technology. His lab at Leiden became a global hub for cardiac research.
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