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ArteriesBalloonAngiographyPercutaneous coronaryPTCAInterventionsDiseaseMyocardial infarctionStentsMitralProcedureDilationLesionsAtheroscleroticMain coronarySevereBypass surgeryPulmonaryRevascularizationClinicalGraftVascularCatheterSuccessful angioplastyPredictors of coronaryCardiacEpicardial coronaryImplantationArtery Bypass GraftingAortic Valve ReplaProximalCongenitalRight coronaryRestenosisDiameter stenosisPerfusionAtherosclerosisPatients1977
Arteries21
  • There were plaques at LAD and %50 stenosis at proximal Circumflex arteries, the lesions were considered to be insignificant (Figure 1 ), and the patient had woven RCA (Figures 2 and 3 ). (hindawi.com)
  • The coronary arteries supply blood to the heart muscle. (mountsinai.org)
  • In the heart, a fatty substance called plaque can build up inside the coronary arteries. (mountsinai.org)
  • He evaluates and treats conditions that include aortic stenosis, or narrowing of the aortic valve - seeing patients with cardiac conditions that affect either the arteries that feed the heart or the valves essential to its proper functioning. (24-7pressrelease.com)
  • The catheter-engaged left main coronary artery shows an 80% distal lesion prior to the bifurcation of the left anterior descending and circumflex coronary arteries. (ispub.com)
  • Coronary artery disease is caused by atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries due to old age. (singhealth.com.sg)
  • Angioplasty has become a widely accepted method for opening obstructions or stenoses throughout the vascular system, particularly in the coronary arteries. (justia.com)
  • In this manner, it is possible to open blocked coronary arteries through a small vascular incision without the serious risks and complications previously associated with open heart surgery. (justia.com)
  • In most forms of angioplasty the dilatation catheter is guided into position through the patient's arteries utilizing a very small diameter flexible guidewire. (justia.com)
  • Coronary angioplasty is a relatively safe, minimally invasive procedure that saves your life by unblocking blocked arteries. (drsanjaykumar.co.in)
  • Common risks from coronary angioplasty are bleeding, damage to blood vessels, and the arteries in the heart. (drsanjaykumar.co.in)
  • Balloon angioplasty and stenting of branch pulmonary arteries: adverse events and procedural characteristics: results of a multi-institutional registry. (ejournals.ca)
  • Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is defined as atherosclerosis in peripheral arteries instead of coronary arteries. (ac.ir)
  • The coronary angiography following the drug-eluting balloon angioplasty of the RCA and distal LCX shows normal distal flow in the RCA, PDA as well as in the distal LCX and OM1 and OM2, reflecting successful restoration of luminal flow in both coronary arteries. (siemens-healthineers.com)
  • Percutaneous transluminal coronary rotational atherectomy (PTCRA) debulks atherosclerotic plaque from coronary arteries using an abrasive burr. (cochrane.org)
  • PTCRA has been used both as an alternative to and in conjunction with balloon angioplasty to open up blocked coronary arteries. (cochrane.org)
  • To assess the effects of PTCRA for coronary artery disease in patients with non-complex and complex lesions (e.g. ostial, long or diffuse lesions or those arising from in-stent re-stenosis) of the coronary arteries. (cochrane.org)
  • In 1977, percutaneous balloon angioplasty was extended to stenosis of the epicardial coronary arteries. (nii.ac.jp)
  • Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) involves bypassing native coronary arteries that have high-grade stenosis or occlusion not amenable to angioplasty with stent insertion. (msdmanuals.com)
  • On completion of the vascular anastomoses, the aorta is unclamped, allowing the coronary arteries to be perfused by oxygenated blood, which typically restores cardiac activity. (msdmanuals.com)
  • You are having chest pain (to check for coronary artery disease, narrowing of the arteries that feed the heart muscle). (medlineplus.gov)
Balloon30
  • 1.5/15 mm chronic total occlusion angioplasty balloon was used to reach lesion. (hindawi.com)
  • It is placed inside a coronary artery after balloon angioplasty . (medlineplus.gov)
  • It may be used during a coronary artery bypass graft surgery to keep the grafted vessel open, after balloon angioplasty to prevent reclosure of the blood vessel, or during other heart surgeries. (mountsinai.org)
  • One stent, called an intraluminal coronary artery stent, is a small, self-expanding, metal mesh-like tube that is placed inside a coronary artery after balloon angiography. (mountsinai.org)
  • Boston Scientific) was superior to conventional balloon angioplasty in preventing target lesion failure at 1 year in a high-risk patient population. (medscape.com)
  • Approximate 50% reductions in the rates of target lesion restenosis and target vessel myocardial infarction (MI) accounted for the superior findings with the AGENT DCB over conventional balloon angioplasty. (medscape.com)
  • AGENT IDE was a prospective, multicenter, superiority trial that randomly assigned 480 patients 2:1 to the AGENT DCB (n = 321) or to conventional balloon angioplasty (n = 159). (medscape.com)
  • In the AGENT DCB group, the technical success rate was 92.9% vs 89.3% for balloon angioplasty. (medscape.com)
  • Besides demonstrating a nearly 38% reduction in the primary endpoint of target lesion failure at 1 year for the DCB over conventional balloon angioplasty, DCB nearly halved the rate of target lesion revascularization and target vessel MI and was superior on other measures of clinical outcome. (medscape.com)
  • There was no stent rethrombosis with the DCB vs 3.9% with the conventional balloon angioplasty. (medscape.com)
  • In virtually all forms of this procedure a dilatation catheter having an inflatable balloon at its distal end is guided through the patient's artery and the balloon is positioned across the stenosis. (justia.com)
  • Balloon angioplasty is one of the endovascular procedures which aims to open atherosclerotic stenosis or occlusion of the cerebral blood vessels. (ejournals.ca)
  • Balloon angioplasty has been performed on ischemic stroke patients with arteriosclerotic stenosis. (ejournals.ca)
  • However, the procedure's outcomes vary, and no microcellular indicator has become a standard for balloon angioplasty. (ejournals.ca)
  • EPC, ADMA, MDA and SOD were re-analysed seven days later and NIHSS was re-examined thirty days after balloon angioplasty. (ejournals.ca)
  • The mechanism of neurological deficit improvement in balloon angioplasty procedure happened through the elevation of EPC and SOD levels. (ejournals.ca)
  • The outcomes of balloon angioplasty could be estimated by measuring the EPC and SOD values as the standard for indicators adjustment to measure clinical progress after balloon angioplasty in ischemic stroke patients. (ejournals.ca)
  • Barton M, Grüntzig J, Husmann M, Rösch J. Balloon Angioplasty - The Legacy of Andreas Grüntzig, M.D. (1939-1985). (ejournals.ca)
  • Since the introduction of balloon angioplasty, major advancements have taken place in the field of percutaneous coronary interventions, but the majority of cases still require dilatation of the lesion with a balloon catheter even when a stent or other devices are used. (mhmedical.com)
  • Therefore, despite the fact that standalone "plain old balloon angioplasty" (POBA) is mostly a thing of the past, there is an ongoing effort to manufacture more user-friendly balloon catheters that can address preparation of complex lesions to complement newer percutaneous technology. (mhmedical.com)
  • The International Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty (BPA) Registry is a prospective, multi-center, long-term observational project. (mayo.edu)
  • The purpose of this study is to determine the amount of MSCs that adhere to predetermined areas of arterial wall following balloon angioplasty vs no intervention, and to characterize the effect of intra-arterial injection of MSCs on predetermined areas of arterial wall via transcriptome analysis. (mayo.edu)
  • Pulmonary - over 200 congenital pulmonic stenosis opened with Polyethylene and INOUE balloon. (wellnessdestinationindia.com)
  • Congenital and Rheumatic Young Aortic stenosis - Over 100 retrograde and antegrade technique using INOUE balloon. (wellnessdestinationindia.com)
  • This review sought to determine whether PTCRA leads to improved patient outcomes compared to balloon angioplasty. (cochrane.org)
  • It was important to do this review as it is not known whether or not PTCRA provides greater benefits to patients compared to balloon angioplasty. (cochrane.org)
  • For those with complex lesions, PTCRA may provide some benefit in comparison to balloon angioplasty. (cochrane.org)
  • The review also showed that patients receiving PTCRA were more likely to have perforations during the procedure compared to patients receiving balloon angioplasty. (cochrane.org)
  • 95% CI 0.95 to 1.55) in those receiving PTCRA with adjunctive balloon angioplasty (PTCA) (PTCRA/PTCA) compared to those receiving PTCA alone. (cochrane.org)
  • Balloon valvuloplasty was applied to 4 patient with aquired （rheumatic） mitral stenosis, using a transseptal approach. (nii.ac.jp)
Angiography13
Percutaneous coronary16
PTCA8
  • Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) are more effective than medical treatment for the management of ischaemic heart disease. (nih.gov)
  • Both CABG and PTCA improve the clinical status of symptomatic patients with single-vessel coronary artery disease. (nih.gov)
  • The most common form of angioplasty practiced to date is known as percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). (justia.com)
  • Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) was attempted in 67 patients with total coronary arterial occlusion but without associated acute transmural infarction. (elsevierpure.com)
  • In selected patients with symptomatic coronary artery disease and recent coronary occlusion but without associated myocardial infarction, PTCA alone is an effective means of restoring flow. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) was first described by Andreas Gruentzig in 1976, when he reported the successful application of the new technique in canine coronary experiments. (mhmedical.com)
  • Compared to angioplasty alone, PTCRA/PTCA did not result in a higher incidence of major adverse cardiac events, but patients were more likely to experience vascular spasm, perforation and transient vessel occlusion. (cochrane.org)
  • The results of peripheral angioplasty are similar to PTCA. (nii.ac.jp)
Interventions3
Disease25
  • Atherosclerosis Peripheral artery disease Peripheral vascular disease Stenosis Systemic circulation Thrombosis "What Is Peripheral Vascular Disease? (wikipedia.org)
  • Woven coronary artery (WCA) disease is an extremely rare congenital anomaly with unexplained etiology [ 1 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Interventional and surgical treatment of coronary artery disease. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The treatment goals for patients with coronary artery atherosclerosis are to relieve symptoms of coronary artery disease (CAD) and to prevent future cardiac events, such as unstable angina, AMI, and death. (medscape.com)
  • Approximately 28%-32% had had a prior coronary artery bypass graft , 20%-22% had previous congestive heart failure , and about 22% had a history of left main coronary artery disease . (medscape.com)
  • This brings with it a host of health issues because our bodies deteriorate with age, placing them at greater risk of disease, especially non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as coronary heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. (bumrungrad.com)
  • Statistics published by the Thai Ministry of Public Health published released in 2018 showed that deaths attributed to coronary artery disease are on the rise each year in Thailand. (bumrungrad.com)
  • Such impacts could lead to a multitude of conditions, such as chronic renal failure, cerebral vascular disease, or stenosis of blood vessels throughout the body. (bumrungrad.com)
  • Dr. Caldera is an interventional cardiologist whose areas of clinical, educational, and research focus include valvular heart disease, coronary artery disease, and vascular medicine. (24-7pressrelease.com)
  • Aetna considers the use of chelation therapy experimental and investigational in the prevention and treatment of cancer, cardiovascular disease (e.g., atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease , coronary artery disease, individuals who had a myocardial infarction), neurodegenerative diseases (e.g. (aetna.com)
  • Interventional cardiology is no longer limited to the treatment of coronary artery disease but allows also treatment of valvular disease, stroke prevention, hypertension, etc. (bmj.com)
  • One of the most important new treatment options is the percutaneous treatment for aortic valve stenosis (transcatheter aortic valve implantation), since aortic valve disease is a rather common problem in elderly patients, with many of them at high risk for surgery. (bmj.com)
  • It is a coronary artery disease management tool, and its adoption will be influenced by its effectiveness on that basis. (diagnosticimaging.com)
  • Rather, relief of angina is the main reason for performance of PCI in patients with stable coronary artery disease, and this effect is frequently noted. (the-hospitalist.org)
  • The exercise electrocardiogram (ECG) is used in the evaluation of symptomatic patients to predict the presence and extent of coronary artery disease (CAD) [1,2]. (who.int)
  • Limited information is available on long-term outcomes for patients with unprotected LMCA disease who underwent coronary stent procedure or coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). (qxmd.com)
  • This study demonstrates that ECG changes may persist for up to 7 months in patients who undergo successful angioplasty for severe left anterior descending coronary artery disease and unstable angina. (elsevierpure.com)
  • It is the principal underlying pathology of coronary heart disease and stroke. (ac.ir)
  • In some countries, coronary artery disease (CAD) is the cause of nearly half (48%) of the deaths and, loss of productivity life. (ac.ir)
  • Although a recent joint society scientific statement (the American Association of Cardiovascular Pulmonary Rehabilitation, the American Heart Association, and the American College of Cardiology) suggests home-based cardiac rehab (CR) is appropriate for low- and moderate-risk patients, there are no paradigms to define such individuals with coronary heart disease. (journaltocs.ac.uk)
  • We reviewed a decade of data from all patients with coronary heart disease enrolled in a single CR center (University of Michigan) to identify the prevalence of low-risk factors, which may inform on consideration for participation in alternative models of CR. (journaltocs.ac.uk)
  • In this observational study, we provide a first paradigm of identifying factors among coronary heart disease patients that may be considered low-risk and likely high-gain for participation in alternative models of CR. (journaltocs.ac.uk)
  • A 62-year-old female presented with atypical chest pain and a history of major risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD), including obesity (high body mass index, height of 168 cm [5'5"], and a weight of 103 kg [227 lb]), hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and a family history of CAD. (siemens-healthineers.com)
  • This is an update of the review on 'Percutaneous transluminal rotational atherectomy for coronary artery disease' first published in The Cochrane Library Issue 4, 2003. (cochrane.org)
  • In ORBITA, 230 patients with single vessel disease were enrolled and entered a 6 week medical optimization phase and were then randomized to angioplasty (105 patients) or a sham procedure (95 patients). (medscape.com)
Myocardial infarction6
Stents3
  • Like other coronary artery stents, it is left permanently in the artery. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Over time, initial performance improves, ultimately surpassing that of the previous market leading technology (C). By their very nature, disruptive technologies such as portable computer hard drives, coronary stents, CT scanners, and polio vaccines have changed the market value of earlier technologies and created new standards and behaviors. (diagnosticimaging.com)
  • Next week more than 12,000 cardiologists will stream into the Palais des Congrès in Paris to make presentations and learn about stents, angioplasty, fractional flow reserve, intravascular ultrasound, dual antiplatelet therapy, etc. (ptca.org)
Mitral2
Procedure7
  • It is a catheter-based procedure which is performed by the interventional cardiologist and cardiac surgeon for patients with calcified, narrowed aortic valve (aortic valve stenosis). (yashodahospitals.com)
  • This novel, interventional procedure is undertaken in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab (Cath-lab) where procedures like coronary angioplasty are regularly performed. (yashodahospitals.com)
  • Stenosis diameter was about 65% at baseline for the two groups and was reduced to 22% post-procedure. (medscape.com)
  • Dr. Caldera has special expertise and more than 10 years of experience treating aortic stenosis with a minimally invasive procedure called transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). (24-7pressrelease.com)
  • Currently there are no medications available to slow the progression of aortic stenosis and treatment is based on careful observation until aortic valve replacement ( AVR ), which is an invasive procedure. (otago.ac.nz)
  • A recent successful development in the field of less invasive surgery is the medical procedure known as angioplasty. (justia.com)
  • Angioplasty was successful in 70 patients (92%), resulting in a reduction in luminal diameter stenosis from 91 ± 8% to 21 ± 6%, with no major acute procedure-related complications observed. (elsevierpure.com)
Dilation2
  • It's a meaningful poster, since it was the first public presentation of the concept and initial studies of something called "Percutaneous Dilation of Coronary Artery Stenosis" or simply, coronary angioplasty. (ptca.org)
  • During a mean follow-up of 1.6 years in the 44 patients with successful dilation, 37 were asymptomatic without angina, although five had required repeat dilation or coronary bypass surgery. (elsevierpure.com)
Lesions8
  • Intravascular lithotripsy can improve the results of PCI of calcified coronary lesions with a low rate of periprocedural complications. (frontiersin.org)
  • Treatment of calcified coronary lesions with IVL in a "real-world" setting can be performed with high success, low rate of procedural complications, and an acceptable MACEs rate. (frontiersin.org)
  • Several technological developments have been introduced to aid in the treatment of severely calcified coronary lesions. (frontiersin.org)
  • The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcome of IVL-facilitated PCI in an all-comers population with calcified coronary lesions, focusing on the short- and long-term results related to different uses of IVL in the "real-world" practice. (frontiersin.org)
  • This retrospective, observational study included consecutive patients with calcified coronary lesions treated with IVL from December 31, 2018 to December 31, 2020 at the Centro Cardiologico Monzino, University of Milan, Italy. (frontiersin.org)
  • Treatment of multiple lesions along the LAD coronary artery. (incathlab.com)
  • However, we noticed that elevated STB appeared in unstable angina pectoris (UAP) patients with diffused coronary lesions. (journaltocs.ac.uk)
  • Lesion crossability, especially in cases of calcified lesions with severe stenosis. (mhmedical.com)
Atherosclerotic3
  • Atherosclerotic intracranial arterial stenosis: risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment. (ejournals.ca)
  • The primary objective of this trial is to assess the effects of Bendavia on renal blood flow and renal function in atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis (ARAS), compared with placebo in patients with ARAS who receive one dose of study drug infused 30 minutes before and 3 hours after percutaneous transluminal angioplasty of the renal artery (PTRA). (mayo.edu)
  • PTCRA utilises small rotating devices to selectively remove the build-up of atherosclerotic plaques from within coronary vessels. (cochrane.org)
Main coronary4
  • Thereafter these channels merge again in order to form the main coronary lumen after twisting along anomalous artery axis [ 2 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Cardiac catheterization, using minimal contrast, revealed an 80% distal left main coronary stenosis (Fig. 1A) and a 90% proximal right coronary stenosis (Fig. 1B). (ispub.com)
  • Left main coronary stenting by polymer free stent. (incathlab.com)
  • We performed the long-term follow-up of a large cohort of patients in a multicenter study receiving left main coronary artery (LMCA) revascularization. (qxmd.com)
Severe3
  • She was diagnosed with severe stenosis of aortic valve, with extensive valve calcification. (yashodahospitals.com)
  • The 230 patients who were enrolled in ORBITA had severe (70% or more), single-vessel stenosis. (the-hospitalist.org)
  • The effect of semiemergent percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty on clinical and electrocardiographic (ECG) variables was assessed in 76 patients with unstable angina secondary to an isolated severe proximal left anterior descending coronary artery stenosis. (elsevierpure.com)
Bypass surgery1
Pulmonary1
  • Reasons for not receiving a valve included: risk of coronary artery compression (n = 6), conduit not suitable for implant (n = 4), criteria not met during catheterization (n = 4), relief of conduit stenosis by angioplasty (n = 3), need for surgical repair of another heart condition (n = 1), and risk of branch pulmonary artery stent compression (n = 1). (tctmd.com)
Revascularization2
  • As previously discussed, the keys to achieving a good outcome in patients with cardiogenic shock are rapid diagnosis, prompt supportive therapy, and expeditious coronary artery revascularization in patients with myocardial ischemia and infarction. (medscape.com)
  • Carotid revascularization for primary prevention of stroke (CREST-2) is two independent multicenter, randomized controlled trials of carotid revascularization and intensive medical management versus medical management alone in patients with asymptomatic high-grade carotid stenosis. (mayo.edu)
Clinical1
  • The Cardiology Research Unit's areas of research involve contributing to multi-centre trials, including trials of new devices for coronary angioplasty, and clinical trials of new drugs for management of heart attacks, cholesterol levels, and arrhythmia. (otago.ac.nz)
Graft1
  • The left internal mammary artery is typically used as a pedicled graft to the left anterior descending coronary artery. (msdmanuals.com)
Vascular2
Catheter3
  • O'Brien ER, Glover C, and Labinaz M. Acute Outcome with the Flexicut directional Coronary Atherectomy Catheter for the Treatment of Coronary In-Stent Restenosis. (ottawaheart.ca)
  • After the stenosis has been opened and adequate blood flow has been reestablished the catheter is withdrawn. (justia.com)
  • Dotter and Judkins noted that it was frequently possible to pass first guide wire and the catheter or dilator through an area of stenosis in the iliac femoral system, thereby enlarging the lumen and improving antegrade blood flow. (nii.ac.jp)
Successful angioplasty1
  • In contrast, prolongation of the corrected QT interval, which was present in 16 patients (8%), normalized within 48 h of successful angioplasty. (elsevierpure.com)
Predictors of coronary1
  • Local research includes assessment of biomarkers as predictors of coronary stent re-stenosis after implantation. (otago.ac.nz)
Cardiac3
  • The past 4 decades have witnessed tremendous progress in the areas of acute cardiac care, coronary care unit expansion, thrombolytic usage, and PCI. (medscape.com)
  • To understand why, we will compare the function of individual human right atrial and left ventricular cardiac cells (cardiomyocytes) from coronary bypass patients who have diabetes and those who do not. (otago.ac.nz)
  • Dr. Sanjay Kumar is the best cardiologist in Faridabad with vast experience and training in Angioplasty and other cardiac procedures. (drsanjaykumar.co.in)
Epicardial coronary1
  • In this malformation a part of epicardial coronary artery is divided into many long and thin channels. (hindawi.com)
Implantation3
  • Herein we report a case with right woven coronary artery managed with drug-eluted stent implantation without complication. (hindawi.com)
  • Right coronary artery and WCA after first distal stent implantation. (hindawi.com)
  • Foremost in the development of percutaneous treatment options for aortic valve stenosis, transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has improved the treatment options for elderly patients with aortic valve stenosis. (bmj.com)
Artery Bypass Grafting1
Aortic Valve Repla1
Proximal3
  • We have carried out such a comparison in patients with isolated proximal left anterior descending artery stenosis, conserved left ventricular function, and documented ischaemia. (nih.gov)
  • 1A: Shallow RAO magnified projection of the proximal left coronary system. (ispub.com)
  • 1B: LAO projection of the right coronary artery showing a 90% proximal lesion just prior to the origin of a right ventricular branch. (ispub.com)
Congenital1
  • Woven coronary artery (WCA) is a very rare congenital anomaly which can affect both RCA and LAD and may lead to acute coronary syndromes in some circumstances [ 4 ]. (hindawi.com)
Right coronary2
  • Woven coronary artery anomaly at the midsegment of the right coronary artery. (hindawi.com)
  • Right coronary artery and TIMI III flow after floppy guidewires. (hindawi.com)
Restenosis1
  • Glover C, Ma X, Chen Y-X, Miller H, John Veinot J, Marino Labinaz M, O'Brien, E. Human in-stent restenosis tissue obtained by means of coronary atherectomy consists of an abundant proteoglycan matrix with a paucity of cell proliferation. (ottawaheart.ca)
Diameter stenosis1
  • 2 mm to ≤ 4), and percent diameter stenosis of more than 70% if they were asymptomatic or of more than 50% if they were symptomatic. (medscape.com)
Perfusion1
  • The patient was closely monitored to assure no blood pressure change with each dose since hypotension would cause devastating changes in the coronary perfusion pressures. (ispub.com)
Atherosclerosis1
  • Large, multicenter randomized trials of various pharmacologic modalities have recently achieved great success in the treatment of patients with coronary artery atherosclerosis. (medscape.com)
Patients2
  • The Objective Randomized Blinded Investigation With Optimal Medical Therapy of Angioplasty in Stable Angina (ORBITA) trial was designed to evaluate the effect of PCI, compared with placebo, on exercise time in patients with stable angina. (the-hospitalist.org)
  • Called NORSTENT, short for the "Norwegian Coronary Stent Trial," this was the largest stent trial ever conducted, with 9,013 patients followed for six years. (ptca.org)
19771
  • He performed the first coronary angioplasty in a conscious human patient in September 1977 in Zurich, Switzerland. (mhmedical.com)