Giancarlo Rastelli
Giancarlo Rastelli (1933–1970) was a cardiac surgeon. He was the creator of the Rastelli procedure. He died of cancer at just 36 years of age. At the time of his death he was the head of cardiovascular surgical research at the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, MN. He has been suggested for sainthood by the Catholic Church, and his cause is currently in a waiting and prayer period.[1]
Giancarlo Rastelli | |
|---|---|
| Layperson | |
| Born | 25 June 1933 Pescara, Italy |
| Died | 2 February 1970 (aged 36) Rochester, Minnesota, United States |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Patronage | doctors, physicians, heart surgeons |
References
- Hansel, Jeff (5 February 2005). "Mayo doctor considered for beatification". Rochester Post Bulletin. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
- "Cardiac Surgery Researcher". Mayo Clinic. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. Retrieved 21 August 2010.
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