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Clarence Dennis

American cardiothoracic surgeon · United States · On the map · Doctors · Lived 1909 to 2005 · aged 96

Clarence Dennis was an American cardiothoracic surgeon best known for his work in pioneering cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). He had invented one of the first heart-lung bypass machines, and in 1951 he became the first to use such a device during an open-heart operation.

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Country
United States
Category
Doctors
Type
Doctor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1909 to 2005 · aged 96