Cleveland Clinic doctors and cardiologists have helped shape the modern era of heart care. Their first major contribution was the invention of coronary angiography in 1958. This made it possible to visualize coronary artery blockages and paved the way for the development of interventional cardiology. The next milestone was the first coronary artery bypass operation. Developed and refined at the Cleveland Clinic beginning in 1968, coronary artery bypass has become the most common heart surgery in the world. Today, the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute continues this proud tradition of innovation, helping make the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute the top-ranked Heart and Vascular Institute in America.
- Our Timeline will help you learn more about the history of innovations which has made the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute number one for Heart Care.
- A Look into the Future will provide you with a closer look at our current innovations being worked on by our surgeons, physicians and cardiologists.
