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National Inventors Hall of Fame
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Michel Mirowski
1924-10-14 – 1990-03-26
Life & Legacy
Michel Mirowski (October 14, 1924 – March 26, 1990) was a physician who helped develop the implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD).
Born in Warsaw, Poland, he practiced medicine in Israel before coming to Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. While there he collaborated with Dr. Morton Mower and later Dr. Stephen Heilman's artificial pacemaker company to develop the first implantable cardioverter-defibrillator.
Occupation & Career
cardiologist, physician
Education
University of Gdańsk
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
National Inventors Hall of Fame
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Honors & Awards
National Inventors Hall of Fame
Employer
Shamir Medical Center · Sheba Medical Center
Education & Institutions
University of Gdańsk
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