Arthur C. DeGraff

Arthur Christian DeGraff Sr. (December 3, 1899–May 25, 1983) was an American cardiologist and teacher. Born in New Jersey, he went to school and spent his career in New York at various hospitals. He was a professor at New York University from 1932–1980, and the editor of the Annual Review of Medicine from 1964–1973.

Early life and education Arthur Christian DeGraff was born in Paterson, New Jersey, on December 3, 1899. His parents were Trina , an immigrant from the Netherlands, and Christian DeGraff, a plumber, who was born to immigrants from the Netherlands. He had a younger brother, Jacob. He attended New York University for both his bachelor's degree and Doctor of Medicine.

Career DeGraff was one of the early researchers in the development and use of cardiac glycoside drugs.

Personal life and death DeGraff married Dorothy ; the couple had three sons. In his later life, he and Dorothy divided their time between Newtown, Connecticut, and Warm Mineral Springs, Florida.