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(Physician from Germany Who Shared the 1956 Nobel Prize in Medicine) Werner Forssmann was a pioneering German researcher and physician who developed cardiac catheterization. In 1929, he performed the first human cardiac catheterization on himself, leading to significant advancements in cardiology. His innovative procedure laid the foundation for modern techniques in diagnosing and treating heart conditions. Forssmann's contributions were honored with the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1956, solidifying his legacy as a medical trailblazer.
