
Location
New York, NY United StatesOccupation
Cardiologist, Medical DirectorIndustry
Medical / Health Care / Pharmaceuticals
Website
peterrentropmd.com/About
2023 heralds significant milestones in cardiology, celebrating the profound impact of Klaus Peter Rentrop, MD. This year marks the 45th anniversary of the revolutionary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), which he introduced in 1978, vastly improving the treatment of heart attacks. Additionally, it is the 30th anniversary of the American Society for Nuclear Cardiology, an influential organization that Rentrop co-founded, underscoring his pivotal role in advancing cardiac diagnostics and treatment. Born in Cologne, Germany, Rentrop established a distinguished career in New York, where he was instrumental in shaping modern cardiology.