Charles Dotter: interventional radiologist. Academic Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Coronary and peripheral vascular diseases are leading causes of death and disability throughout the world. Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty has had a profound influence on the treatment of these diseases, resulting in salvage of thousands of limbs without surgery. The concepts and innovations of Charles Dotter, inventor of angioplasty and widely proclaimed father of interventional radiology, affect the practices of all physicians engaged in the treatment of coronary and peripheral vascular disease. The highlights of his life and research are described herein.

publication date

  • September 1, 1989

Research

keywords

  • Angioplasty, Balloon
  • Radiology

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 0024321388

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1148/172.3.921

PubMed ID

  • 2528162

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 172

issue

  • 3 Pt 2