 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (January 2013) |
Marko Gerbec | |
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| Born | 24 October 1658 |
| Died | 9 March 1718 (aged 59) |
| Nationality | Carniolan |
| Known for | first description of Adams–Stokes syndrome |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | physician, scientist |
Marko Gerbec (24 October 1658 – 9 March 1718; Latinized: Marcus Gerbezius) was a Carniolan physician and scientist, notable as the founder of modern medicine among the Slovenes and for the first description of Adams–Stokes syndrome. It was published in 1717 and, 44 years after its publication, it was quoted by Giovanni Battista Morgagni.[1]
- ^ Gradišek, Anton. "Marko Gerbec". IJS News (in Slovenian). Jožef Stefan Institute: 17–18.