The growing skepticism of Galen’s work had a great influence on William Harvey ... his research and only accepted conclusions as proven when they were based on evidence from repeated experiments.

Basic Books, June 2022 A foundational discovery that helped Harvey build the model of blood circulation was the new demonstration by his teacher Hieronymus Fabricius of anatomical valves in the veins.

The English physician William Harvey was the first to explain how our pumping hearts circulate blood. Though circulation remained the primary focus of his medical research, Harvey also studied ...

A few individuals, such as Andreas Vesalius, Ambroise Paré and William Harvey ... as much as for his skill as a surgeon. One of Harvey’s most famous, but simple, experiments.

His high profile as physician to the king helped Harvey’s work to be widely shared. The book included details and diagrams of experiments Harvey had carried out to support his findings.