| Michael Servetus (1511-1553) and the discovery of pulmonary circulation. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19774731 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Michael Servetus was the first doctor ever to challenge and scientifically argue against the theories of Galen, which predominated for 14 centuries in medical schools worldwide. Even though he was relatively correct in scientific terms, Servetus was punished because of his boldness in challenging Galen's theories and was condemned to death by the Holy Inquisition. Yet, by publicly challenging Galen's and Hippocrates' predominant and unquestionable lessons on medicine for the first time, Servetus opened the door for other doctors to challenge and correct those theories and subsequently to bring about a new view of human anatomy and physiology. This article underlines the contribution of Servetus to the description of the pulmonary circulation. |
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Authors:
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Christodoulos Stefanadis; Marianna Karamanou; George Androutsos |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Biography; Historical Article; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Hellenic journal of cardiology : HJC = Hellēnikē kardiologikē epitheōrēsē Volume: 50 ISSN: 1109-9666 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2009 Sep-Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-09-23 Completed Date: 2009-12-14 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101257381 Medline TA: Hellenic J Cardiol Country: Greece |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 373-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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1st Cardiology Department, Athens Medical School, Athens, Greece. |
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Anatomy, Regional
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history* Blood Circulation / physiology France History, 16th Century Humans Lung / blood supply* Physiology / history* Pulmonary Circulation / physiology* |
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Personal Name Subject:
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Michael Servetus |
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