Precursors

Historical figures in angioplasty

Andreas Grüntzig’s visionary moment came from his conscientious study of the past, linking various discoveries and ideas from his precursors, combining them to reach his dream.

Dr. Charles Dotter

Vascular Radiologist

Oregon Health and Science University - Portland, United States of America

Alain Carpentier

Cardiovascular surgeon

Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou - Paris, France

Dr. Werner Forssmann

Cardiac Surgeon

University of Berlin - Berlin, Germany

Dr. Melvin Paul Judkins

Radiologist

Loma Linda Medical Center - Portland, United States of America

Dr. Sven Seldinger

Radiologist

Karolinska University Hospital - Stockholm, Sweden

Dr. Mason Sones

Interventional cardiologist / Cardiologist

Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Cleveland, United States of America

Albert Starr

Cardiovascular surgeon

Oregon Health and Science University - Portland, United States of America

Prof. Eberhard Zeitler

Radiologist

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz - Mainz, Germany