Lars Wallentin
Swedish physician and cardiologist
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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 82–83) |
| 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
- Nordic Medical Prize, 1998
- Lars Werkö Prize, 2004
- Member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, 2007