Richard Langendorf
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| Born | 1908 |
| Died | 1987 |
| Citizenship | American |
| Occupation | Cardiologist, clinical investigator, medical educator |
| Employer | Michael Reese Hospital |
| Known for | Research on cardiac arrhythmias and electrocardiography; founding the Chicago School of Arrhythmology |
| Title | Senior Consultant, Cardiovascular Institute |
Richard Langendorf, MD (1908 -1987) was a cardiologist and clinical investigator. He was a Senior Consultant at the Cardiovascular Institute, Michael Reese Hospital and Professor of Medicine, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. Langendorf's research led to understanding of abnormal heart rhythms and how the electrocardiogram can show the effects of diseases of the heart, kidney, lungs and other organs.[1] Langendorf was an educator and considered to be one of the founders of the Chicago School of Arrhythmology.[2]
Life and Education
Langendorf was born in Prague, Czech Republic on July 11, 1908. He attended the German University of Prague where he received his medical degree in 1932.[3] In 1939 Langendorf accepted a position at the Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago where he cared for patients with heart disease and performed his research. He remained at the Cardiovascular Institute of Michael Reese Hospital for the rest of his working life. He died in Chicago on July 08, 1987. Articles in memoriam of Richard Langendorf were published in the journal of
Teaching and the Chicago School of Arrhythmology
Langendorf and his colleagues directed an intensive course on "Interpretation of Complex Arrhythmias" at Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago for 26 years and held by invitation in Australia, Cuba, France, Holland, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Peru and Sweden. The course was attended by clinicians and investigators throughout the world, many who became leaders in the treatment of abnormal heart rhythm.[1] Langendorf co-authored a textbook on Interpretation of Complex Arrhythmias[4] The conceptions about abnormal heart rhythms became known as the “Chicago School of Arrhythmology.” [5]
Awards
In 1975 Langendorf was awarded the Gifted Teacher Award of the American College of Cardiology.[1] In 1985 the Dutch Society of Cardiology presented Langendorf with the Distinguished Scientist Medal.[6]
Accolades
A symposium honoring Langendorf was held in Amsterdam, Holland, October 9, 1985. Thirty-five prominent international investigators presented their research stimulated by Langendorf's publications. A summary of the conference and a review of Langendorf's contributions to medicine presented at the symposium, have been published.[6][7]
Contributions to Medical Care and Research
Articles in memoriam of Richard Langendorf were published in the journal of Pacing and Cardiovascular ELectrophysiology by Hein Wellens, MD Professor and Chairman of the Department of Cardiology at the Academic Hospital of the new Maastricht University. Charles Fisch, MD, director of the Division of Cardiology at Indiana University School of Medicine and past president of the American College of Cardiology, by S S. Barold, M.B.B.S. Professor of Medicine at the University of Rochester School of Medicine, and by Leo Schamroth,MD Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of the Witwatersrand, Baragwanath Hospital, Johannesburg. South Africa. Giuseppe Oreto,MD Distinguished Professor of Cardiovascular Diseases at the University of Messina published an article in memoriam in the Giornale Italiano di Cardiologia.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Barold, S. Serge (1988). "Richard Langendorf: 1908–1987". Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology. 11 (8): 1242–1243. doi:10.1111/j.1540-8159.1988.tb03980.x. ISSN 1540-8159.
- ↑ Castelanos, Agustin; Moleiro, Federico (2001). "The Chicago School of Arrhythmology: An Analysis of a Revisionist View". Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology. 24 (2): 135–137. doi:10.1046/j.1460-9592.2001.00135.x. ISSN 1540-8159.
- ↑ Fisch, Charles (1983). "The Man and His Science: Alfred Pick". Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology. 6 (5): 998–998. doi:10.1111/j.1540-8159.1983.tb04431.x. ISSN 1540-8159.
- ↑ Pick, Alfred; Langendorf, Richard (1979). Interpretation of complex arrythmias. Philadelphia: Lea & Febiger. ISBN 978-0-8121-0585-8.
- ↑ Dreifus, Leonard S (July 2000). ""The Chicago School": Drs. L.N. Katz, A. Pick and R. Langendorf". ACC Current Journal Review. 9 (4): 17–22. doi:10.1016/S1062-1458(00)00063-5.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Janse, Michiel J.; Wellens, Hein J. J.; Lie, K. I. (1986-07-01). "A symposium honouring Richard Langendorf". International Journal of Cardiology. 12 (1): 115. doi:10.1016/0167-5273(86)90107-5. ISSN 0167-5273. PMID 3525421.
- ↑ Schamroth, Leo (1986-07-01). "Richard Langendorf in perspective". International Journal of Cardiology. 12 (1): 117–130. doi:10.1016/0167-5273(86)90108-7. ISSN 0167-5273. PMID 3525422.
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