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Major achievements in cardiology in the past century: influence on Dutch cardiovascular medicine

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At the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Netherlands Society of Cardiology, it is interesting to look back on the major scientific achievements in cardiovascular medicine of the last century and to pay attention to the impact of these achievements on Dutch Cardiology. It might be a nice opportunity not only to mention the ten great discoveries in Cardiology in the past century, but also to address the pioneering work in the Netherlands. When honouring and paying tribute to Dutch individuals, this special article only refers to emeriti-professors in cardiology (and some other closely-related retired experts), as this is a historical reflection rather than a cross-sectional view of current attainments. The practising pioneers of today will hopefully be remembered in 75 years from now. (Neth Heart J 2009;17:136–9.)

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Department of Cardiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands

Department of Cardiology, Isala Clinics, Zwolle, the Netherlands

Department of Cardiology, University Medical Center, Utrecht, the Netherlands

Department of Cardiology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Department of Cardiology, Thoraxenter, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands

E.E van der Wall Department of Cardiology, Leiden University Medical Center, PO Box 9600, 2300 RC Leiden, the Netherlands

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van der Wall, E.E., de Boer, MJ., Doevendans, P.A. et al. Major achievements in cardiology in the past century: influence on Dutch cardiovascular medicine. NHJL 17, 136–139 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03086235

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