Pulmonic regurgitation historical perspective
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aravind Kuchkuntla, M.B.B.S[2], Aysha Anwar, M.B.B.S[3]
Overview
The pulmonary valve and its function of allowing blood to the lungs for nourishment was first described by Hippocrates. Erasistratus, mentioned the involvement of the pulmonary valve in the unidirectional flow. Realdo Colombo described the pulmonary circulation for the first time.
Historical perspective
- The pulmonary valve and its function of allowing blood to the lungs for nourishment was first described by Hippocrates.[1]
- Erasistratus, mentioned the involvement of the pulmonary valve in the unidirectional flow.[1]
- Galen described the membranes of the valves and named them as "semilunar".[1]
- Mondino de Luzzi designed the sketch of the pulmonary valves in the anatomical position for the first time.[1]
- Realdo Colombo described the pulmonary circulation for the first time.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Paraskevas, G.; Koutsouflianiotis, K.; Iliou, K. (2017). "The first descriptions of various anatomical structures and embryological remnants of the heart: A systematic overview". International Journal of Cardiology. 227: 674–690. doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2016.10.077. ISSN 0167-5273.