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Karl W. Edmark

1924 – 1994

American surgeon

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About Karl W. Edmark

Lived 1924 – 1994 (aged 70).

Karl William Edmark (1924–1994) was an American cardiovascular surgeon, inventor of the DC defibrillator, inventor of the Edmark damped sinusoidal defibrillation pulse, and founder of the company Physio-Control.

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Important facts

Born

3 March 1924

Birth century

20th century

Died

6 April 1994

Education

Nampa High School

Also known as

Karl William Edmark

Family & relationships

Child

Tomima Edmark

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Karl W. Edmark's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Karl W. Edmark?

American surgeon

When was Karl W. Edmark born?

Karl W. Edmark was born on 3 March 1924.

When did Karl W. Edmark die?

Karl W. Edmark died on 6 April 1994.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Karl W. Edmark

· Wikidata: Q108762041

· DBpedia: Karl W. Edmark

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