Vascular Pioneer Edward B. Diethrich, MD, 1935–2017
February 28, 2017—Edward B. Diethrich, MD, a pioneer in noninvasive cardiovascular disease diagnosis and innovative surgical and minimally invasive treatments, succumbed to complications of a brain tumor on February 23 at the age of 81. Dr. Diethrich was an internationally esteemed cardiovascular surgeon, inventor, and philanthropist. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Gloria, two children, and eight grandchildren. A celebration of his life will be planned in the near future. Details will be posted at drteddiethrich.com.
