Barouh Berkovits
Czech-born American bioengineer (1926–2012) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Barouh Vojtec Berkovits (May 7, 1926 – October 23, 2012[1]) was one of the pioneers of bio-engineering, particularly the cardiac defibrillator and artificial cardiac pacemaker.[2] In particular, Berkovits invented the "demand pacemaker" and the DC defibrillator.[3][4]
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Barouh Vojtec Berkovits | |
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Born | (1926-05-07)May 7, 1926 |
Died | October 23, 2012(2012-10-23) (aged 86) |
Alma mater | New York University Tandon School of Engineering |
Awards | Distinguished Scientist Award from the Heart Rhythm Society |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Biomedical Engineering |
Institutions | New York University Tandon School of Engineering, Medtronic |
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