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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[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.

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,

External Links[edit]

Andreas Gruentzig on WikiMD

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-| caption = Andreas Gruentzig, pioneer of coronary angioplasty
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-| birth_date = June 25, 1939
+| birth_date = {{birth date|1939|06|25}}
 | birth_place = Dresden, Germany
-| death_date = October 27, 1985
+| 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 technique of coronary angioplasty
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-'''Andreas Roland Gruentzig''' (June 25, 1939 – October 27, 1985) was a German cardiologist who is widely recognized for developing the technique of [[coronary angioplasty]], a minimally invasive procedure to open up clogged heart arteries. His work revolutionized the field of interventional cardiology and has saved countless lives.
+'''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 ==
-Andreas Gruentzig was born in [[Dresden]], Germany. He studied medicine at the [[University of Heidelberg]] and the [[University of Freiburg]]. After completing his medical degree, he worked in various hospitals in Germany and Switzerland, where he developed an interest in cardiology and vascular medicine.
+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]].
-== Development of Coronary Angioplasty ==
+== Career and Innovations ==
-In the early 1970s, Gruentzig began experimenting with techniques to open blocked arteries without the need for invasive surgery. He was inspired by the work of [[Charles Dotter]], who had pioneered the concept of [[percutaneous transluminal angioplasty]] in peripheral arteries.
+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 breakthrough came in 1977 when he performed the first successful coronary angioplasty on a human patient in [[Zurich]], Switzerland. The procedure involved threading a balloon-tipped catheter into the coronary artery and inflating the balloon to compress the plaque against the artery wall, thus restoring blood flow.
+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.
-== Impact and Legacy ==
+== Legacy ==
-The success of Gruentzig's procedure marked the beginning of a new era in the treatment of coronary artery disease. Coronary angioplasty quickly gained acceptance and became a standard treatment option, reducing the need for [[coronary artery bypass grafting]] (CABG) surgery.
+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.
-Gruentzig's work laid the foundation for the development of [[stents]], which are now commonly used in conjunction with angioplasty to keep arteries open. His innovative approach has had a lasting impact on the field of cardiology and has improved the quality of life for millions of patients worldwide.
 == Death ==
-Tragically, Andreas Gruentzig died in a plane crash on October 27, 1985, in Forsyth, Georgia, USA. Despite his untimely death, his contributions to medicine continue to be celebrated and built upon by cardiologists and researchers around the world.
+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.
-== Also see ==
+== See Also ==
+* [[Interventional cardiology]]
 * [[Coronary artery disease]]
-* [[Interventional cardiology]]
+* [[Balloon catheter]]
-* [[Percutaneous coronary intervention]]
-* [[Charles Dotter]]
+== References ==
-* [[Stent]]
+* {{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}}
-{{Authority control}}
+== External Links ==
+* [https://www.wikimd.com/wiki/Andreas_Gruentzig Andreas Gruentzig on WikiMD]
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 [[Category:German cardiologists]]
 [[Category:Medical pioneers]]
-[[Category:University of Heidelberg alumni]]
+[[Category:University of Zurich alumni]]
-[[Category:Victims of aviation accidents or incidents in the United States]]
+[[Category:Aviation accidents and incidents in the United States in 1985]]