Dr. Paul M. Zoll

Dr. Paul M. Zoll was a pioneering American cardiologist who made significant contributions to heart medicine. He developed the first practical method to electrically stimulate the heart, which allowed for the treatment of patients with life-threatening arrhythmias or heart block. His work led to the creation of implantable pacemakers, devices that help regulate abnormal heartbeats. Zoll’s innovations greatly improved survival rates and quality of life for many patients with heart rhythm disorders. His research and technological advances laid the foundation for modern cardiac pacing and defibrillation therapies.