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Andreas Gruentzig
1939-06-25 – 1985-10-27
Life & Legacy
Andreas Roland Grüntzig (25 June 1939 – 27 October 1985) was a German American radiologist and cardiologist, with foundational interest, training, and research in epidemiology and angiology. He is known for being the first to develop successful balloon angioplasty for expanding lumens of narrowed arteries. He was born in Dresden.
Occupation & Career
radiologist, cardiologist, university teacher, surgeon, physician
Education
Heidelberg University; Thomasschule zu Leipzig
Legacy Highlights
Education & Institutions
Heidelberg University · Thomasschule zu Leipzig
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q77799 — wikidata View source
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