Melvin Clouse, MD, a pioneer in radiology and cardiology, died July 25 at 90.
Dr. Clouse spent more than five decades leading cutting-edge research and clinical contributions that expanded understanding of cardiovascular and interventional radiology, and diagnostic imaging and interventional techniques, according to his obituary. He is credited with a number of medical discoveries:
- Developed a method of lymphangiography to diagnose disease in the peripheral and deep abdominal lymphatic system.
- Developed methods of diagnosis and treatment of disease in the liver and biliary ducts.
- Established protocol for catheter-directed treatment of liver tumors.
- Pioneered the use of Computed Tomography for non-invasive imaging of the heart and evaluated the use of electron beam CT in clinical trials.
He served as chair of the department of radiology for 23 years at New England Deaconess Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He established an academic radiology department, fellowships and a national cancer research training program.
Dr. Clouse is survived by his wife, sons and grandchildren.