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Desmond Julian

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Desmond Gareth Julian (24 April 1926 – 26 December 2019) was a British cardiologist who pioneered the creation of coronary care units.

Life

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He was professor of cardiology at Newcastle University (1975–86), medical director of the British Heart Foundation (1986–93) and president of the British Cardiovascular Society (1985–87).

Awards

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Julian received the European Society of Cardiology's gold medal.[when?][1][2][3]

References

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  1. ^ Penny Warren, Desmond Julian obituary", The Guardian, 30 January 2020. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
  2. ^ "Professor Desmond Julian obituary", The Times (London), 29 January 2020. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
  3. ^ Mark E. Silverman, "Profiles in Cardiology: Desmond Gareth Julian: Pioneer in Coronary Care", Clinical Cardiology, vol. 24 (2001), pp. 695–696.