Michael L. Hess

Michael L. Hess is a retired professor of medicine, division of cardiology, Medical College of Virginia, who was key in founding the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) in 1981, and then served as its first president. He has published more than two hundred research papers, directing his attention to the increasing prevalence of heart failure and the development of mechanical assist pumps.[1][2][3]

Michael L. Hess
Known for
Medical career
ProfessionCardiologist

References
  1. D.K. Cooper, ed. (1990). The Transplantation and Replacement of Thoracic Organs: The Present Status of Biological and Mechanical Replacement of the Heart and Lungs. Dimitry Novitzky. Kluwer Academic Publishers. pp. xvi. ISBN 978-94-010-6805-5.
  2. "In the Spotlight: Michael L. Hess, M.D. – VCU Health Pauley Heart Center". vcuphc-thebeat.org. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
  3. "A Long, Storied History: Dr. Michael Hess – VCU Health Pauley Heart Center". vcuphc-thebeat.org. Retrieved 15 July 2018.


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