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Raymond Vieussens, French Anatomist
Raymond Vieussens (1635 - August 16, 1715) was a French anatomist. He studied medicine at the University of Montpellier where he earned his degree in... more
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Raymond Vieussens (1635 - August 16, 1715) was a French anatomist. He studied medicine at the University of Montpellier where he earned his degree in 1670. Vieussens is remembered for his pioneer work in the field of cardiology, and his anatomical studies of the brain and spinal cord. He is credited as being the first physician to give accurate descriptions of the left ventricle and several blood vessels of the heart. He was also the first to give a comprehensive description of mitral stenosis, as well as other types of heart disease and circulatory disorders. He provided an early description of the brain's centrum semiovale, which is sometimes referred to as "Vieussens' centrum". Among his written works are Neurographia universalis, an early work on neuroanatomy that is known for its excellent copperplate illustrations, and Novum vasorum corporis humani systema, an important treatise on the anatomy and diseases of the heart. During his lifetime, Vieussens was known for his controversial views on human physiology. However, these theories are largely of a metaphysical nature, and are of minor importance from a scientific standpoint.
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