John Cheyne (physician)
John Cheyne | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 February 1777 |
| Died | 31 January 1836 (aged 58) |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Edinburgh University |
| Known for | Cheyne–Stokes respiration |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | medicine |
John Cheyne FRSE FKQCPI (3 February 1777 – 31 January 1836) was a British physician, surgeon, Professor of Medicine in the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and author of monographs on a number of medical topics. He was one of the people to identify Cheyne–Stokes respiration.