In 1929, a 25-year-old doctor cut into his own arm and inserted a catheter into his heart.
No permission, no supervision, just sheer defiance.
He risked death to prove a theory no one believed.
His insane gamble saved millions of lives.
Here's his story:
Ami Bhatt, MD
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Chief #Innovation Officer at @ACCinTouch | Cardiology @MassGeneralNews @Harvard | #digitalhealth #AI | Views mine not advice
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