2020 and Beyond: The Future Catheterization Laboratory

The future is like a corridor into which we can see only by the light coming from behind. —Edward Weyer Jr The history of the catheterization laboratory at Mayo Clinic features several decades of spectacular innovations driven by gifted and disciplined leaders in cardiovascular Medicine. In this chapter we provide a futuristic vision of the catheterization laboratory that encompasses the Mayo Clinic triple shield of clinical practice, research, and education.