
The History of Interventional Radiology
The HIstory Channel for IR.
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Kumpe, Krol, Dake, Ring, Palmaz and Uchida!. Hear the stories from the Legends themselves.
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Module 1
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WAIS Series: An Interview with Dr. David Kumpe
Dr. Peder Horner interviews luminary Dr. David Kumpe about his long career in IR, including how he got "hooked" on the field, and the early days of Angioplasty and Neurointerventional. In honor of the 50th anniversary of Western Angiographic & Interventional Society.
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Module 2
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WAIS Series: An Interview with Dr. Ernie Ring
Dr. Maureen Kohi interviews her longtime mentor Dr. Ernie Ring about how he got started in IR, including his first TIPS, and the innovations that followed. In honor of the 50th anniversary of Western Angiographic & Interventional Society.
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Module 4
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Origin Story of the Palmaz Stent
Dr. Julio Palmaz talks with Dr. Bryan Hartley about where he got the idea for the first commercially-available vascular stent, how he developed it working in his garage, and persevered despite repeated rejections to take it to market. Don't miss this one!
Module 5
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History of the TIPS Procedure: An Interview with Barry Uchida
Interventional Radiologist Peder Horner talks with Barry Uchida about the early days at The Dotter Institute, with stories about working alongside Josef Rösch on developing the first TIPS sets, as well as working with other legends in the field including Charles Dotter, Fred Keller, and Julio Palmaz.
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Module 6
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The Legends: An Interview with Dr. Kathy Krol
In this episode, host Dr. Mary Costantino interviews Dr. Kathy Krol, interventional radiologist and former SIR president about the evolution of interventional radiology, her various leadership roles, and the growth of women in IR.
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