Arne Larsson
First patient to receive pacemaker
About Arne Larsson
Lived 1915 – 2001 (aged 86). Arne Larsson was a Swedish, known for Artificial cardiac pacemaker.
Arne Larsson (26 May 1915 – 28 December 2001) was the first patient to receive an artificial cardiac pacemaker. The first two pacemakers were implanted by Åke Senning in 1958. Arne lived for another forty-three years and during that time went through twenty-six pacemakers.
He died from melanoma on 28 December 2001 after being diagnosed two years prior.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Arne Larsson?
First patient to receive pacemaker (1915-2001)
When was Arne Larsson born?
Arne Larsson was born on 26 May 1915 in Skultuna.
When did Arne Larsson die?
Arne Larsson died on 28 December 2001 in Nacka.
What was Arne Larsson known for?
Arne Larsson was known for Artificial cardiac pacemaker.
What nationality was Arne Larsson?
Arne Larsson was Swedish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Arne Larsson (patient)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arne Larsson. https://biography.guide/arne-larsson-1915/
MLA: "Arne Larsson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/arne-larsson-1915/.
Chicago: "Arne Larsson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/arne-larsson-1915/.
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