Michael DeBakey
Michael DeBakey
Michael DeBakey (pronounced: mi-kel de-ba-kee) was a prominent American cardiovascular surgeon, scientist, and medical educator in the 20th century.
Etymology
The name "Michael DeBakey" is of Lebanese origin. Michael is a common name of Hebrew origin, meaning "Who is like God?". DeBakey is a surname of Lebanese descent, although its exact meaning is not known.
Biography
Michael DeBakey was born on September 7, 1908, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States. He is best known for his work on the development of cardiovascular surgery, his research on diseases affecting the blood vessels, and his contribution to the development of artificial hearts and heart transplants.
Contributions to Medicine
DeBakey's most significant contribution to medicine was the development of the Dacron graft in the 1950s. This graft is used to replace or repair blood vessels damaged by disease or injury. He also pioneered the use of heart-lung machines during heart surgery and was instrumental in the development of the Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (MASH) units during the Korean War.
Related Terms
- Cardiovascular surgery: A surgical specialty that deals with disorders of the heart and blood vessels.
- Dacron graft: A synthetic graft made from Dacron, used to replace or repair damaged blood vessels.
- Heart-lung machine: A machine that takes over the function of the heart and lungs during surgery.
- Mobile Army Surgical Hospital: A type of field hospital used by the United States Army during the Korean War.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Michael DeBakey
- Wikipedia's article - Michael DeBakey
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