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René Favaloro
1923 Jul, 12

René Favaloro

René Favaloro, Argentine surgeon and cardiologist (d. 2000)
René Gerónimo Favaloro (July 12, 1923 – July 29, 2000) was an Argentine cardiac surgeon and educator best known for his pioneering work on coronary artery bypass surgery using the great saphenous vein.

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