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William Rashkind
William J. Rashkind | |
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| Born | February 12, 1922 |
| Died | July 6, 1986 (aged 64) |
| Education | University of Louisville School of Medicine |
| Known for | Atrial septostomy |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Pediatric cardiology |
| Institutions | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia |
William J. Rashkind (February 12, 1922 - July 6, 1986) was an American cardiologist. Rashkind worked at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He is best known for his contributions to the treatment of congenital heart defects. He introduced the Rashkind balloon atrial septostomy to treat transposition of the great vessels.
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