Image: Arne Larsson

Description: Arne H. W. Larsson (26th May 1915 to 28th December 2001) was the first recipient of an implantable pacemaker. He received the first device in 1958 and had a total of 26 devices during his life. He became an advocate for patients needing pacemakers, campaigning for greater funding and research in this area.
Title: Arne Larsson
Credit: Professor Marko Turina, University Hospital, Zurich
Author: Professor Marko Turina, University Hospital, Zurich
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