Lars Wallentin (born 1943) is a Swedish physician and cardiologist. In 1998 he was the first recipient of the Nordic Medical Prize, the second largest medical award in the Nordic countries. He was elected as a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in 2007.[1] He has been described by the European Heart Journal as "an international superstar cardiologist."[2]
Lars Wallentin | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1943 (age 80–81) |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Education | Linköping University |
| Medical career | |
| Profession | Doctor |
| Institutions | Uppsala University |
| Sub-specialties | Cardiology |
He holds a doctorate in medicine from Linköping University in 1976 and is a full professor of cardiology at Uppsala University. He is one of the world's leading experts on unstable coronary artery disease, and one of the most highly cited cardiologists overall.[1][3]
Honours
edit- Nordic Medical Prize, 1998
- Lars Werkö Prize, 2004
- Member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, 2007
References
edit- ^ a b "Nya ledamöter invalda" [New members elected]. News (in Swedish). The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. 21 November 2007. Retrieved 2016-07-10.
- ^ Shurlock, Barry (1 May 2014). "Too busy for a sabbatical abroad: Lars Wallentin, the all-Swedish, yet international, superstar cardiologist". CardioPulse. European Heart Journal. 35 (17): 1091–2. doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehu118. PMID 24904935.
- ^ Alsne, Magnus. "Lars Wallentin". Perspectives. Uppsala University. Retrieved 2016-07-10.