Saturday, July 12, 2008

Medical Giant Michael DeBakey Dies at Age 99

Dr. Michael DeBakey was a giant in the field of medicine and millions of people around the world have benefited from his advances in the field of coronary care. He pioneered heart transplants, heart bypasses, angioplasty, and his techniques and tools form the core of what heart surgeons do around the world on a daily basis.

He was 99, and worked in his field practically up until the day he died.

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