Which of the following scientists is known for recording the ECG for the first time?

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: February 3, 2024

Question: Which of the following scientists is known for recording the ECG for the first time?

A  Thomas Edison

B   Alexander Fleming

C   Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen

D   Willem Einthoven

Answer:  Willem Einthoven

 

Aspect    Description
Scientist  Willem Einthoven
Date of AchievementLate 19th and early 20th century
SignificanceRecorded the first human ECG (Electrocardiogram)
ContributionDeveloped the string galvanometer which was a key instrument for ECG recording
Notable AchievementRecognized ECG’s importance in diagnosing heart conditions
Nobel prizeAwarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1924 for his work on the ECG
ImpactPaved the way for modern cardiology and the use of ECG in medical practice
LegacyConsidered the father of clinical electrocardiography and made lasting contributions to the field