Learn more about the creativity, ambition and determination of memorable figures in interventional cardiology by exploring the profiles of several famous interventional cardiologists who made ingenious discoveries. In this section you can find out more about Andreas Grüntzig, the Precursors, the Pioneers and Ethica Awardees.

Precursors

Learn more about the precursors that led to the creation of Coronary angioplasty...

Andreas Grüntzig

Andreas Grüntzig’s vision and perspicacity drove an entire new field of cardiology. This page is dedicated to his personal life and accomplishments with a dedicated tribute from Spencer B. King III

Ethica Awardees

Discover the list of all the ETHICA awardees.

PIONEERS

Andreas Grüntzig’s coronary angioplasty would not be possible without the pioneering effort and support. Discover the list of these pioneers.