Willem Einthoven

Willem Einthoven (21 May 1860 – 29 September 1927) was a Dutch doctor and physiologist. He is best known for the development of the electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) and for being the recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1924.

Early life and education[edit | edit source]

Einthoven was born in Semarang on Java in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia), the son of a doctor. After the death of his father, his mother moved the family to Utrecht. In 1885, Einthoven received his medical degree from the University of Utrecht.

Career[edit | edit source]

After receiving his medical degree, Einthoven began his career as an assistant at the University of Utrecht. In 1886, he became a professor of physiology at the University of Leiden. Einthoven's main contribution to medicine was the development of the electrocardiogram, a device used to measure the electrical activity of the heart. This invention has had a profound impact on the field of cardiology, allowing for more accurate diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions.

Personal life and death[edit | edit source]

Einthoven was married and had four children. He died in Leiden in 1927.

Legacy[edit | edit source]

Einthoven's work has had a lasting impact on the field of cardiology. The electrocardiogram is still widely used today to diagnose and monitor heart conditions. In recognition of his contributions, Einthoven was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1924.

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External links[edit | edit source]

Nobel Prize Biography

Willem Einthoven Resources
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