Denton A. Cooley, August 22, 1920, to November 18, 2016.
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Abstract
The world lost a medical trailblazer and inspirational humanitarian with the passing of Denton A. Cooley on November 18, 2016. The 28th president of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Cooley was an icon of the astounding progress of cardiovascular medicine in the 20th century and a visionary pioneer who shaped modern surgery.
Medical subject headings
- Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures
- Thoracic Surgery