5 articles · Updated · American College of Cardiology · Apr 23
Braunwald, known as the 'father of modern cardiology,' passed away on April 22, 2026, after a career spanning more than seven decades and over 1,000 peer-reviewed publications.
He pioneered research in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, founded the TIMI Study Group, and served in leadership roles at Harvard, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
Braunwald's contributions transformed cardiovascular medicine, shaped medical education globally, and inspired generations of clinicians and researchers, earning him numerous awards and recognition as one of the most influential cardiologists of the last century.
Can Braunwald's vision of ending heart disease's reign survive today's grim health forecasts?
Braunwald defined cardiology for a century. Can artificial intelligence now fulfill his ultimate vision?
He fled the Nazis as a child. How did this refugee's journey forge the father of modern cardiology?
How did a tragic friendship lead to a life-saving breakthrough in heart disease treatment?
His lab produced legendary research but also a famous scandal. What does this reveal about academic pressure?