André Frédéric Cournand
Physician and Nobel Prize laureate
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Scientists & Innovators
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France
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A French-American physician and physiologist contributed significantly to the understanding of cardiovascular dynamics. Conducted groundbreaking research in cardiac catheterization. Co-developed techniques that allowed for the measurement of blood flow and cardiac output, greatly influencing the field of cardiology. Received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1956 alongside two other researchers for advancements in the field of cardiovascular physiology.
Conducted pioneering research in cardiac catheterization
Received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1956
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