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William Harvey
London, United Kingdom
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William Harvey is a physiology specialist at St Bartholomew's Hospital. Based in United Kingdom.
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- Pioneered the Discovery of blood circulation, a technique still used by doctors worldwide
- Based at St Bartholomew's Hospital in London, United Kingdom
Biography
William Harvey was an English physician who first correctly described the circulatory system in 1628, demonstrating that the heart pumps blood through a closed circuit of arteries and veins.
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The life and contributions of William Harvey
1628
Published De Motu Cordis
Described the systemic circulation of blood pumped by the heart through arteries and returned via veins