# Meyer Friedman

> Meyer Friedman was an American cardiologist who developed, with colleague Ray H. Rosenman, the hypothesis that the "Type A" behavior of chronically angry and impatient people increases their risk of heart disease. Also a researcher, he worked until his death at 90 as director of a medical institute that bears his name.

*American cardiologist and co-developer of the theory of coronary risk due to "Type A" behavior pattern of chronic anger and impatience.*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Doctor ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q39631))
- **Category:** Doctors
- **Country:** United States
- **Born:** 1910-07-13
- **Died:** 2001-04-27
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Meyer Friedman was an American cardiologist who developed, with colleague Ray H. Rosenman, the hypothesis that the "Type A" behavior of chronically angry and impatient people increases their risk of heart disease. Also a researcher, he worked until his death at 90 as director of a medical institute that bears his name.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 38.6

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