History of cardiology : Great women cardiologist of our times : Jane Somerville

The field of cardiology has seen great men over the centuries. Few women have permanently stamped their presence  in that history .Jane Somerville can be termed mother of pediatric cardiology along with Maude Abbott She has a fascinating life history , having  worked  in Royal Brompton  , Imperial  and Guys London.She was mentored  by  pioneers like  Paul wood , Blalock and others .She is primarily interested in the pediatric cardiology especially congenital heart surgeries .The classification  of pulmonary atresia with VSD  goes with her name. Dr. Jane Somerville : British cardiologist , (b-1933 ) She carries the credit  of  starting  the Pediatric cardiology world congress in 1990 ,is the founder of GUCH (Grown up children with congenital heart disease.) . Here is a rare  interview  from he  to Dr Robert Califf  for Heart.org. For  those,who like to  have a glimpse of  cardiology in its vintage  times , don’t miss it.Dr Jane addresses the past treasures , explores specific issues of facing pediatric cardiology  and frank expression about the issues of women being a cardiologist  in a man’s world.   She has a foundation in her name that helps the children and adults with congenital heart disease. Reference The landmark paper in BHJ 1970  
Source: Dr.S.Venkatesan MD - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: congenital heart disease history of cardiology Jane somerville pulmonary atresia jane somerville Source Type: blogs