C. Walton Lillehei
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 26 years ago |
| Date of birth | October 23,1918 |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Born | Minneapolis |
| Minnesota | |
| United States | |
| Date of died | July 5,1999 |
| Died | Saint Paul |
| Minnesota | |
| United States | |
| Nationality | American |
| Books | Congenital Malformations of the Heart: Embryology, Anatomy, and Operative Considerations |
| Job | Surgeon |
| Awards | Gairdner Foundation International Award |
| Harvey Prize in Human Health | |
| Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award | |
| Known for | Pioneering open heart surgery |
| Education | University of Minnesota |
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| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 651722 |
C. Walton Lillehei Life story
Clarence Walton Lillehei, was an American surgeon who pioneered open-heart surgery, as well as numerous techniques, equipment and prostheses for cardiothoracic surgery.