Historical Bibliography Updated: June 16, 2026
Termination of malignant ventricular arrhythmias with an implanted automatic defibrillator in human beings.
Publication Details
New Eng. J. Med., 303, 322-324. 1980 CE.
First successful implantation of an automatic defibrillator (AICD), developed by Mirowski and Mower, and implanted by Watkins when he was a resident.
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| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #12270 |
| Permanent Link | https://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/14487 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | termination-of-malignant-ventricular-arrhythmias-with-an-implanted-automatic-defibrillator-in-human-beings |