F. Mason Sones

Awards

1. 1969

   Canada Gairdner International Award

   Biology

   In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the investigation and treatment of coronary artery disease and, in particular, for his introduction of the technique of selected coronary arteriography which has permitted radiographic visualization of individual obstruction as an objective criterion of the need for revascularization of the myocardium.

2. 1983

   Lasker Award — Lasker–DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award

   Biology

   For combining the techniques of cardiac catheterization and coronary artery cinematography, thus inaugurating the modern era of diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease.