Angioplasty.org was created, in part, to establish an archive of materials documenting the history of interventional cardiology. We are endeavoring to preserve and share this history as a tribute to the men and women who pioneered minimally invasive treatment and to provide insight into the processes, conditions and beliefs that nurture scientific innovation.


Early angioplasty course,
held by Andreas Gruentzig in Zurich

Historical materials are available on the following sections of this site:

Angioplasty Timeline
A pictorial history of interventional medicine

Video Library
A collection of streaming video clips covering historical events and controversial issues

Interviews
Written transcripts of interviews with leaders in the field of cardiology

PTCA: A History
Information about an award-winning documentary film on the history of angioplasty


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