Caleb Hillier Parry (1755-1822): clinician, scientist, friend of Edward Jenner (1749-1823).
This article summarizes briefly the life and work of Dr Caleb Hillier Parry (1755-1822), a friend of Dr Edward Jenner. He made original clinical observations, including the bradycardic effect of carotid artery compression, and the association of thyroid enlargement with cardiac disease. He also undertook experimental work and published extensively, including the first book devoted to angina.
Larner
Andrew J
AJ
University of Liverpool, UK. a.larner@thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk
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