Helen Taussig

Helen Taussig was a pioneering American cardiologist who specialized in treating congenital heart defects, especially in children. She is best known for developing surgical techniques to fix "blue baby" syndrome, a condition where babies are born with certain heart defects causing insufficient oxygen in their blood. Her innovative work led to the creation of the Blalock-Thomas-Taussig shunt, a groundbreaking surgical procedure that improved survival rates. Taussig's contributions significantly advanced pediatric cardiology and saved countless young lives, making her a key figure in medical history and a strong advocate for children’s health.