Julio Palmaz

Julio Palmaz, an Argentinian physician and inventor of the balloon-expandable coronary stent, shares his inspiring journey from Argentina to groundbreaking medical innovation. He reveals how a piece of construction metal sparked the design of the stent at a conference. Discussing collaborations with a US Army cardiologist and unique funding sources, he details the evolution of his invention, clinical trials, and the incredible impact it has had on heart disease treatment worldwide. Julio's story highlights the spirit of innovation and global health improvement.