About William Dressler
Lived 1890 – 1969 (aged 78–79). William Dressler was a cardiologist.
William Dressler (1890–1969) was a cardiologist born in Poland, who went on to become a Director of Cardiology at Maimonides Medical Center.
Dressler syndrome is named after him for discovering the condition in 1956.
The "Dressler beat", a type of QRS complex, is also named after him.
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Who was William Dressler?
Polish cardiologist (1890–1969)
When was William Dressler born?
William Dressler was born in 1890.
When did William Dressler die?
William Dressler died in 1969.
What was William Dressler's occupation?
William Dressler was a cardiologist.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Dressler (cardiologist)
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