Spyridon Moulopoulos, a prominent professor and former rector of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, has passed away. Born in 1926, he made significant contributions to cardiology, including the invention of the intra-aortic balloon pump and the establishment of Greece’s first intensive care and stroke units. He also authored numerous publications and led various medical organizations. His legacy includes inspiring countless doctors and enhancing cardiac research in Greece.