Li Z, Zhang F, Ma X
Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086.
Zhonghua Yi Shi Za Zhi. 1999 Oct;29(4):215-9.
This paper has an overall review of the historical process of electrocardiographic development and the origination of modern electrocardiography in retrospect and also has an analysis of the scientific background, the important events and the historical effect of outstanding figures throughout the development. The experience and laws contained in the historical development are briefly summerized in this paper. At the same time the authors point out that the establishment of modern electrocardiography and the related technical development are crystallization of the wisdom and the result of the hard work of many scientists including the figures who should have been awarded Nobel Prizes.
