William Rashkind

William J. Rashkind
BornFebruary 12, 1922
DiedJuly 6, 1986(1986-07-06) (aged 64)
EducationUniversity of Louisville School of Medicine
Known forAtrial septostomy
Scientific career
FieldsPediatric cardiology
InstitutionsChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia

William J. Rashkind (February 12, 1922 - July 6, 1986) was an American cardiologist. Rashkind worked at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He is best known for his contributions to the treatment of congenital heart defects. He introduced the Rashkind balloon atrial septostomy to treat transposition of the great vessels.

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