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Plate III: Alfred Blalock, 1950

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(1899-1964), American physician. He was educated at University of Georgia and Johns Hopkins University and held early teaching posts at Vanderbilt Medical School. He subsequently became Professor of Surgery at Johns Hopkins University and Surgeon-in-Chief at the Hospital. A member and officer of numerous leading scholarly societies, he was the recipient of many awards, medals and honorary degrees. He was also on the editorial boards of a number of... surgical journals, and he was a pioneer and leader in surgery for the correction of congenital heart disease. He was also a leading researcher in vascular disease and shock.

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  • Creation: 1950

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(1899-1964), American physician. He was educated at University of Georgia and Johns Hopkins University and held early teaching posts at Vanderbilt Medical School. He subsequently became Professor of Surgery at Johns Hopkins University and Surgeon-in-Chief at the Hospital. A member and officer of numerous leading scholarly societies, he was the recipient of many awards, medals and honorary degrees. He was also on the editorial boards of a number of... surgical journals, and he was a pioneer and leader in surgery for the correction of congenital heart disease. He was also a leading researcher in vascular disease and shock.

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