Different Drummer: A Cardiologist's Memoir of Imperfect Heroes and Care for the Heart

Andreas Gruentzig performed the first coronary artery balloon angioplasty (plasty) in 1977. Shortly after that, Doug completed his medical education and training and determined to contribute to the field Gruentzig's work had spawned. In 1984, just as things were taking off, Doug developed a cervical disc with neurologic impairment of his right arm. That's when his neurosurgeons broke the bad news: his interventional cardiology career was over. Or was it? Doug elected physical therapy includ...