Published 23 November 2009, doi:10.1136/bmj.b5005
Cite this as: BMJ 2009;339:b5005

Obituaries

Terence Harold Pringle

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Terence Harold Pringle ("Terry") had an exceptional undergraduate career and was awarded the prize for the most distinguished graduate of the year. After general training in Dublin, he embarked on a career in cardiology with posts in Massachusetts, Glasgow, and Belfast. This was combined with work in clinical pharmacology, leading to an MD thesis which improved our understanding of the benefits and side effects of β adrenergic blocking drugs.

In 1987 he became consultant cardiologist in Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, a post which he held until his death. He was very active in expanding and improving the coronary angiography, echocardiography, and cardiac pacing services, and was an untiring worker in all branches of general cardiology. As clinical leader shortly before his death, he promoted the introduction of coronary angioplasty services in Tayside and was pleased to see them established before his death.

Terry had a remarkable memory and good judgement. This . . . [Full text of this article]

Graeme McNeill
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