Richard Schatz, M.D.
Scripps Green Hospital
La Jolla,
CA
USA
Biographical Sketch: In July of 1990, Dr. Schatz accepted a position with The Scripps Clinic in La Jolla, California, where he is the Research Director of Cardiovascular Interventions at the Heart, lung, and Vascular Center and Director of Gene and Stem Cell Therapy.
Dr. Schatz’ seminal work in coronary stents has led to a remarkable revolution in the treatment of coronary disease, the scope of which is unparalleled and which continues today. With over 2 million stents placed annually worldwide, coronary stents have taken center stage as a pivotal platform upon which new concepts such as coatings can be launched. The impact stents have had on relieving mortality and morbidity, improving patients’ lives and on reducing health care costs has been immeasurable. With over 100 million patients treated worldwide the Palmaz-Schatz stent has been identified as one of the top 10 medical device patents of the last 50 years.
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