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= | | name = Andreas Gruentzig | ||
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| caption = Andreas Gruentzig, pioneer of angioplasty | |||
| birth_date = {{birth date|1939|06|25}} | |||
| birth_place = Dresden, Germany | |||
| death_date = {{death date and age|1985|10|27|1939|06|25}} | |||
| death_place = Forsyth, Georgia, USA | |||
| nationality = German | |||
| occupation = Cardiologist | |||
| known_for = Developing the [[angioplasty]] procedure | |||
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'''Andreas Roland Gruentzig''' (June 25, 1939 – October 27, 1985) was a German [[cardiologist]] who is credited with developing the [[angioplasty]] procedure, a minimally invasive technique to treat [[coronary artery disease]]. | |||
== | == Early Life and Education == | ||
Gruentzig was born in [[Dresden]], [[Germany]]. He studied medicine at the [[University of Heidelberg]] and later at the [[University of Zurich]], where he completed his medical degree. His early work focused on the development of techniques to improve the treatment of [[cardiovascular disease]]. | |||
== Career and Innovations == | |||
In the 1970s, Gruentzig developed the technique of [[percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty]] (PTCA), which involves the use of a balloon catheter to dilate narrowed or blocked [[coronary arteries]]. This procedure was first performed on a human patient in 1977 and marked a significant advancement in the field of [[interventional cardiology]]. | |||
Gruentzig's work revolutionized the treatment of [[heart disease]], providing an alternative to [[coronary artery bypass grafting]] (CABG) for many patients. His innovations laid the groundwork for the development of modern [[stent]] technology and other percutaneous interventions. | |||
== Legacy == | == Legacy == | ||
Andreas Gruentzig's | Andreas Gruentzig's contributions to medicine have had a lasting impact on the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. His pioneering work in angioplasty has saved countless lives and continues to influence the field of cardiology today. | ||
== | == Death == | ||
Gruentzig | Gruentzig died in a plane crash in Forsyth, [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], [[United States]], on October 27, 1985. Despite his untimely death, his legacy lives on through the continued use and development of angioplasty techniques. | ||
== | == See Also == | ||
Andreas Gruentzig | * [[Interventional cardiology]] | ||
{{ | * [[Coronary artery disease]] | ||
[[Category: | * [[Balloon catheter]] | ||
[[Category:Medical | |||
[[Category: | == References == | ||
* {{Cite journal |last=Topol |first=EJ |title=Andreas Gruentzig and the dawn of intervention |journal=Journal of the American College of Cardiology |year=2003 |volume=42 |issue=8 |pages=1610–1618 |doi=10.1016/S0735-1097(03)00915-3}} | |||
* {{Cite book |last=Smith |first=R |title=The History of Angioplasty |publisher=Springer |year=2006 |isbn=978-1-4020-4561-2}} | |||
== External Links == | |||
* [https://www.wikimd.com/wiki/Andreas_Gruentzig Andreas Gruentzig on WikiMD] | |||
[[Category:1939 births]] | |||
[[Category:1985 deaths]] | |||
[[Category:German cardiologists]] | |||
[[Category:Medical pioneers]] | |||
[[Category:University of Zurich alumni]] | |||
[[Category:Aviation accidents and incidents in the United States in 1985]] | |||
Latest revision as of 17:21, 27 December 2024
Andreas Roland Gruentzig (June 25, 1939 – October 27, 1985) was a German cardiologist who is credited with developing the angioplasty procedure, a minimally invasive technique to treat coronary artery disease.
Early Life and Education[edit]
Gruentzig was born in Dresden, Germany. He studied medicine at the University of Heidelberg and later at the University of Zurich, where he completed his medical degree. His early work focused on the development of techniques to improve the treatment of cardiovascular disease.
Career and Innovations[edit]
In the 1970s, Gruentzig developed the technique of percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA), which involves the use of a balloon catheter to dilate narrowed or blocked coronary arteries. This procedure was first performed on a human patient in 1977 and marked a significant advancement in the field of interventional cardiology.
Gruentzig's work revolutionized the treatment of heart disease, providing an alternative to coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) for many patients. His innovations laid the groundwork for the development of modern stent technology and other percutaneous interventions.
Legacy[edit]
Andreas Gruentzig's contributions to medicine have had a lasting impact on the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. His pioneering work in angioplasty has saved countless lives and continues to influence the field of cardiology today.
Death[edit]
Gruentzig died in a plane crash in Forsyth, Georgia, United States, on October 27, 1985. Despite his untimely death, his legacy lives on through the continued use and development of angioplasty techniques.
See Also[edit]
References[edit]
- Topol, EJ,
Andreas Gruentzig and the dawn of intervention, Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 2003, Vol. 42(Issue: 8), pp. 1610–1618, DOI: 10.1016/S0735-1097(03)00915-3,
- R,
The History of Angioplasty, Springer, 2006, ISBN 978-1-4020-4561-2,
