William Dressler

William Dressler (1890–1969) was a cardiologist born in Poland.[1][2]

Dressler's syndrome is named for him.

The "Dressler beat", a type of QRS complex,[3] is also named for him.

References

  1. ^ "Dressler's+syndrome - Definition from Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary". http://dev.m-w.com/medical/dressler. Retrieved 2009-01-06. 
  2. ^ Whitworth, Judith A.; Firkin, Barry G. (1996). Dictionary of medical eponyms. New York: Parthenon Pub. pp. 99. ISBN 1-85070-333-7. 
  3. ^ Lam P, Saba S (2002). "Approach to the evaluation and management of wide complex tachycardias". Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J 2 (4): 120–6. PMC 1557420. PMID 16951728. http://www.ipej.org/2/120.