Peter F Bladin: A pioneer in stroke.

Abstract

Peter F Bladin (11.12.1928 - 11.05 2022) was on of the first investigators to demonstrate that embolism was responsible for most cases of stroke rather than the commonly accepted view that in situ thrombosis was the only mechanism. He also was responsible for the establishment of one of the world's first stroke units in 1977. He was the most important initiator of what became a vigorous and collaborative Australian stroke research environment.