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Without a Scalpel: The Technology & People Behind Modern Surgery


Total Credits: 1 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)

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Faculty:
Blake Parsons, DO
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51 Minutes
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At the end of this lecture, you will have a better understanding of:
• What is IR?
    •Sub-specialty who provides minimally invasive image guided diagnosis and treatment of diseases
    •Utilize Fluoroscopy, US, CT, and MRI

•Why IR?
   •Typically an outpatient procedure
   •Minimally invasive “Procedure” not surgery
      •Reduced cost, shorter recovery times, no large incisions, reduced pain
   •Minimize potential complications
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Typically performed with moderate sedation

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Blake Parsons, DO, an Ardmore native, earned his Doctor of Osteopathy degree from the University of North Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth, Texas. He then completed his residency at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City and his Fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Board certified in vascular and interventional radiology, Dr. Parsons is concrete in Oklahoma and practices with Drs. Smith and Melton at the Cardiovascular Health Clinic, Advanced Interventional Radiology Solutions.

(Dr. Parsons has no financial relationships or affiliations to disclose)


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