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Richard Lower | |
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| Born | 1631 Tremeer House, Bodmin, Cornwall |
| Died | 7 January 1691 (aged 59–60) |
| Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
| Known for | Neuroanatomy and transfusion studies |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Medicine |
| Doctoral advisor | Thomas Willis |
Richard Lower (c. 1631 – 17 January 1691) was an English physician who heavily influenced the development of medical science.[1] He is most remembered for his pioneering work on blood transfusion and the function of the cardiopulmonary system, which he described in his book Tractatus de Corde.[2]
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- ^ Tubbs, R Shane; Loukas Marios; Shoja Mohammadali M; Ardalan Mohammad R; Oakes W Jerry (August 2008). "Richard Lower (1631–1691) and his early contributions to cardiology". Int. J. Cardiol. 128 (1). Netherlands: 17–21. doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2007.11.069. PMID 18201782.