2002 -Prof. Finn Waagstein-

Professor Finn Waagstein

King Faisal Prize in Medicine 2002 Laureate

Topic: "Pathophysiology of Chronic Heart Failure "

My research has also been aiming at exploring a completely new and very controversial treatment concept for heart failure

Nationality: Denmark
Born: 1938, Copenhagen, Kingdom of Denmark
Professor Finn Waagstein was awarded the prize for his discovery of the important role of beta-adrenergic blockers in the treatment of congestive heart failure. His pursuit of research in that field for twenty years has led to the establishment of beta-blockade as a widely accepted modality in the treatment of heart failure.
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