CME INDIA Presentation by ⚜ Dr. M. Gowri Sankar, MD, Senior Assistant Professor, Dept. of General Medicine, Government Medical College and ESI Hospital, Coimbatore.
Today’s History Feature:
Prof. Dr. Leo Schamroth
(Jun 2, 1924 – May 24, 1988)
💠South-African Cardiologist
His contributions…
🔹Schamroth was born in Belgium. When he was 5 years old, his family emigrated to South Africa.
🔹In 1948, he completed his medical graduation from WitsMed University, Johannesburg.
🔹Then, he began his career in Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Johannesburg and became Professor of Medicine at WitsMed. Later, he was a chief physician at Baragwanath Hospital, where he continued his service until his retirement in 1987.
🔹Unfortunately, he suffered from Rheumatic heart disease and developed Infective endocarditis. He used that opportunity to observe his fingers and then described a simple sign to confirm the presence of clubbing in fingers, which is known as Schamroth’s Window Test.
🔹Also, he was a devoted teacher who often demonstrated extraordinary clarity and showmanship. He also did an extensive research in the field of electrocardiography.
🔹In addition, he published around 300 scientific papers and 8 text books. Those are mainly concerned with electrocardiography.
🔹His foremost contribution was “An Introduction to Electrocardiography,” published in 1957 – which had up to 8 editions. This was the most commonly stolen book in the medical libraries all over the world.
🔹In fact, his academic achievements, awards and honours were numerous. He was awarded with Master Teacher Award by the American College of Cardiology in 1972.
A Day to Commemorate….
The Giant in the Field of Electrocardiography
Prof. Dr. Leo Schamroth 🙏🏼
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Ours Salutation to this Great Teacher Prof Dr.Leo Schamroth.As a regard I am replacing a statement
in his honour ” Leo Schamroth textbook on electrocardiography
has been the main source of inspiration and knowledge during our undergraduate and postgraduate medical education ”
( Source : Preface of Eighth Adapted Edition of his famous book on ECG )
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