Desmond Gareth Julian (24 April 1926 – 26 December 2019) was a British cardiologist who pioneered the creation of coronary care units.

Life edit

He was professor of cardiology at Newcastle University (1975–86), medical director of the British Heart Foundation (1986–93) and president of the British Cardiovascular Society (1985–87).

Awards edit

Julian received the European Society of Cardiology's gold medal.[when?][1][2][3]

References edit

  1. ^ Penny Warren, Desmond Julian obituary", The Guardian, 30 January 2020. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
  2. ^ "Professor Desmond Julian obituary", The Times (London), 29 January 2020. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
  3. ^ Mark E. Silverman, "Profiles in Cardiology: Desmond Gareth Julian: Pioneer in Coronary Care", Clinical Cardiology, vol. 24 (2001), pp. 695–696.