title: Endomyocardial biopsy (1962-2012) celebrates 50 years. 'Adelante Pedro, si puedes'.
abstract: A brief history of endomyocardial biopsy as seen through the personal experience is herein reported. After 60 years from its introduction in clinical practice, the procedure still maintains its value as a tool for diagnosis and research, provided it is performed in qualified centers.
authors: Agenzia Regionale Sanità, Regione Toscana, Italy. elisa.dolara@tin.it
authors: Alberto
authors: A
authors: Dolara
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000266:history / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000266:history / Q000473:pathology*; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D004699:Endocardium / Q000473:pathology*; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D007558:Italy; D011379:Prognosis