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 Achievement | Late 19th and early 20th century |
Significance | Recorded the first human ECG (Electrocardiogram) |
Contribution | Developed the string galvanometer which was a key instrument for ECG recording |
Notable Achievement | Recognized ECG’s importance in diagnosing heart conditions |
Nobel prize | Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1924 for his work on the ECG |
Impact | Paved the way for modern cardiology and the use of ECG in medical practice |
Legacy | Considered the father of clinical electrocardiography and made lasting contributions to the field |