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2001 Achievement Award Recipient
Julio C. Palmaz, MD

Pioneer. Inventor. Scientist. Author. Researcher. Teacher. Physician.

New Cardiovascular Horizons was honored to present the inaugural Achievement Award to Dr. Palmaz. As the pioneer of the iliac and coronary stents, Dr. Palmaz revolutionized the treatment of coronary and peripheral vascular disease worldwide. Head of Cardiovascular Research, Professor of Radiology, and Chair of the S.R. Reuter Endowment at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dr. Palmaz is an internationally known lecturer, editor and author of more than 180 scientific publications.