Description: (French-American Physician Who Won Nobel Prize in Medicine for Developing Cardiac Catheterization)
André Frédéric Cournand, a prominent French-American physician and physiologist, made groundbreaking contributions to the field of medicine. He pioneered the technique of cardiac catheterization, transforming the diagnosis and treatment of heart diseases. Cournand's research in cardiovascular physiology earned him the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1956. His lasting impact on cardiology continues to shape modern medical practices.