Lars Wallentin Explained

Lars Wallentin
Nationality:Swedish
Profession:Doctor
Specialism:Cardiology

Lars Wallentin (born 1943) is a Swedish physician and cardiologist. In 1998 he was the first recipient of the Nordic Medical Prize, the second largest medical award in the Nordic countries. He was elected as a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in 2007.[1] He has been described by the European Heart Journal as "an international superstar cardiologist."[2]

He holds a doctorate in medicine from Linköping University in 1976 and is a full professor of cardiology at Uppsala University. He is one of the world's leading experts on unstable coronary artery disease, and one of the most highly cited cardiologists overall.[3]

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References

  1. Web site: Nya ledamöter invalda. 21 November 2007. News. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. sv. New members elected. 2016-07-10.
  2. Shurlock. Barry. 1 May 2014. Too busy for a sabbatical abroad: Lars Wallentin, the all-Swedish, yet international, superstar cardiologist. CardioPulse. European Heart Journal. 35. 17. 1091–2. 10.1093/eurheartj/ehu118. 24904935. free.
  3. Web site: Lars Wallentin. Alsne. Magnus. Perspectives. Uppsala University. 2016-07-10.

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