Debakey: Leading a cardiovascular revolution

Following our nation’s 250th celebration, it is fitting that we remember a great Lebanese American named Michael DeBakey (1908-2008), who lived just two months short of 100 years.

Dr. DeBakey was born in Louisiana and lived most of his life in Houston. Before he went into medicine and surgery, he learned sewing from his mother! Early in his lengthy career — back before there were blood banks — he i…