April 2019 PMID 31021729

William Harvey and the Discovery of the Circulation of the Blood.

Roberto Bolli

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Mentions

22
Peak: 3 in Oct 2021
across 5 sources since Apr 2019

Extended reach

130,448
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Total likes

123

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Apr 2019 – Aug 2025

Where it's discussed

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What people are saying

This collection of discussions demonstrates a strong interest in Harvey's work, with posts highlighting the significance of his discovery, such as the mention of the circulatory system being initially ridiculed and later celebrated, and referencing the historical impact. The tone varies from respectful acknowledgment to curiosity about why Harvey remains less known compared to modern icons, reflecting both admiration and a desire for greater recognition.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most responses acknowledge the importance of Harvey's discovery, with some clarifying or defending its significance, while a few express curiosity or skepticism about historical recognition.

InterestHigh interest

Discussions consistently show fascination with Harvey's work and its historical context, reflecting a high level of curiosity and engagement in medical history.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts often reference specific elements of Harvey's discovery, such as the circulation of blood and its controversy, indicating thoughtful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discourse recognizes Harvey's discovery as foundational, linking it to modern medicine and illustrating its lasting influence.

Abstract in brief

  • William Harvey was an influential 17th-century physician who revolutionized medicine by discovering the true nature of blood circulation.
  • His work demonstrated that blood is pumped by the heart and circulates continuously throughout the body, challenging previous beliefs about blood movement.
  • Harvey’s discovery laid the foundation for modern cardiovascular science and changed how people understood human physiology.

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Rosbifes Falantes
@RosbifesTalk · X

Ele continuou girando e girando, os cinco litros inteiros sendo bombeados cerca de uma vez por minuto. Ele publicou tudo e todos reconheceram o avanço.: https://t.co/58nTK7nLu4 Então, por que os médicos islâmicos, que neste século estavam muito acima dos europeus...

Sep 27, 2022 · 13 likes · 31,901 followers View post →
laurie allee (retired account)
@laurieallee · X

Watching a few unyielding scientists and observant lay people push back against authorities & media who insist on an objectively false Covid narrative (mild! Droplet spread!) I am reminded of visionaries like William Harvey... Great piece here: https://t.co/pGE80jdNJW

May 5, 2022 · 11 likes · 2 shares · 23,687 followers View post →
Van-Hung Nguyen MD
@VHNguyenMD · X

One of the most expensive book of the “Bibliothèque inter-universitaire de la médecine” @Univ_Paris_Bib in Paris. Acquired 20 years ago at 500000€ This mostly due the the discovery of the “Grande Circulation” Learning by watching on “Diane de Poitier” https://t.co/EgIjqFJE7i https://t.co/xNzaa5kUBS

Oct 20, 2021 · 8 likes · 3 shares · 3,983 followers View post →
Pradeep Natarajan
@pnatarajanmd · X

William Harvey and the Discovery of the Circulation of the Blood "That people know Madonna, Michael Jackson, and Jennifer Lawrence but never heard of William Harvey is appalling but scarcely surprising." https://t.co/sx567GHxbo @CircRes

Apr 13, 2019 · 3 likes · 25,312 followers View post →
laurie allee (retired account)
@laurieallee · X

RT @laurieallee: Watching a few unyielding scientists and observant lay people push back against authorities & media who insist on an objec…

May 11, 2022 · 2 shares · 23,687 followers View post →
Sandy Skal-Gerlock
@calsandy · X

RT @laurieallee: Watching a few unyielding scientists and observant lay people push back against authorities & media who insist on an objec…

May 11, 2022 · 2 shares · 9,325 followers View post →

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WMB
@WMB243 · X

William Harvey and the discovery of the circulation of the blood https://t.co/9boNO22T9L

Sep 12, 2024 · 1,219 followers View post →
Rosbifes Falantes
@RosbifesTalk · X

Ele continuou girando e girando, os cinco litros inteiros sendo bombeados cerca de uma vez por minuto. Ele publicou tudo e todos reconheceram o avanço.: https://t.co/58nTK7nLu4 Então, por que os médicos islâmicos, que neste século estavam muito acima dos europeus...

Sep 27, 2022 · 13 likes · 31,901 followers View post →
Sandy Skal-Gerlock
@calsandy · X

RT @laurieallee: Watching a few unyielding scientists and observant lay people push back against authorities & media who insist on an objec…

May 11, 2022 · 2 shares · 9,325 followers View post →
laurie allee (retired account)
@laurieallee · X

RT @laurieallee: Watching a few unyielding scientists and observant lay people push back against authorities & media who insist on an objec…

May 11, 2022 · 2 shares · 23,687 followers View post →
laurie allee (retired account)
@laurieallee · X

Watching a few unyielding scientists and observant lay people push back against authorities & media who insist on an objectively false Covid narrative (mild! Droplet spread!) I am reminded of visionaries like William Harvey... Great piece here: https://t.co/pGE80jdNJW

May 5, 2022 · 11 likes · 2 shares · 23,687 followers View post →
Jonathan Lai
@JonLaiMD · X

RT @VHNguyenMD: One of the most expensive book of the “Bibliothèque inter-universitaire de la médecine” @Univ_Paris_Bib in Paris. Acquired…

Oct 21, 2021 · 3 shares · 1,312 followers View post →
Gonzalo De Toro
@gonzadetoro · X

RT @VHNguyenMD: One of the most expensive book of the “Bibliothèque inter-universitaire de la médecine” @Univ_Paris_Bib in Paris. Acquired…

Oct 20, 2021 · 3 shares · 3,938 followers View post →
Van-Hung Nguyen MD
@VHNguyenMD · X

One of the most expensive book of the “Bibliothèque inter-universitaire de la médecine” @Univ_Paris_Bib in Paris. Acquired 20 years ago at 500000€ This mostly due the the discovery of the “Grande Circulation” Learning by watching on “Diane de Poitier” https://t.co/EgIjqFJE7i https://t.co/xNzaa5kUBS

Oct 20, 2021 · 8 likes · 3 shares · 3,983 followers View post →
jay dizon
@jaydizo15992600 · X

William Harvey and the Discovery of the Circulation of the Blood https://t.co/NEpCTEkqmz

Jan 8, 2021 View post →
tilbot
@tilbots · X

William Harvey (1578-1657), an English physician discovered the circulation of blood when it was believed that blood oscillated in the body. For his idea, he was ridiculed and was called a "circulator". But after his death, his idea was accepted as a bi... https://t.co/IuQBdiugJa

Aug 31, 2020 · 4,843 followers View post →
Lit Spoilers
@lit_spoilers · X

“1: A Lecture delivered in the Free Trade Hall, November 2nd, 1878.]” https://t.co/EKBhCDDHox

Dec 15, 2019 · 11 followers View post →
Pradeep Natarajan
@pnatarajanmd · X

William Harvey and the Discovery of the Circulation of the Blood "That people know Madonna, Michael Jackson, and Jennifer Lawrence but never heard of William Harvey is appalling but scarcely surprising." https://t.co/sx567GHxbo @CircRes

Apr 13, 2019 · 3 likes · 25,312 followers View post →