United States, Surgeon October 23, 1918 – July, 5, 1999.
Clarence Walton "Walt" Lillehei (October 23, 1918 – July 5, 1999), was an American surgeon who pioneered open-heart surgery, as well as numerous techniques, equipment and prostheses for cardiothoracic surgery.
I would like to think that Ive left the world of cardiovascular surgery better than when I found it. That would be a suitable epitaph.
What mankind can dream
The Wright brothers' first flight was shorter than a Boeing 747's wing span. We've just begun with heart transplants.
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