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“It takes an average of three hours after the first symptoms of a heart attack are recognized by the patient, before that patient arrives at an emergency room. Symptoms are often denied by the patient - particularly us men, because we are very brave.”

Quote by Robert Fischell

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Robert Fischell
Robert Fischell

Robert Fischell is an accomplished physicist born in 1930. He has made significant contributions to the field of physics, particularly in quantum mechanics and condensed matter physics. Professor Fischell's academic achievements and influence have established him as a prominent figure in the scientific community. more

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