F. Mason Sones
American physician (1918–1985) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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F. Mason Sones, Jr. (October 28, 1918 – August 28, 1985) was an American physician whose pioneering work in cardiac catheterization was instrumental in the development of both coronary artery bypass surgery and interventional cardiology.
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F. Mason Sones, Jr. | |
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Born | (1918-10-28)October 28, 1918 Noxapater, Mississippi, U.S. |
Died | August 28, 1985(1985-08-28) (aged 66) Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
Burial place | Evergreen Cemetery, Chagrin Falls |
Education | |
Spouse |
Geraldine Newton
(m. 1942–1985) |
Children | 4 |
Medical career | |
Field | Cardiology |
Institutions | Cleveland Clinic |
Notable works | Contribution to coronary catheterization, percutaneous coronary intervention, and coronary artery bypass surgery |
Awards | Scientific Achievement Award Canada Gairdner International Award |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Years of service | 1944–1946 |
Battles/wars | World War II • Pacific War |
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