DiscoverParkinson's Association of San Diego PodcastPASD Microcast #100 – MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound Part 2 with Dr. Vamsi Chavakula
PASD Microcast #100 – MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound Part 2 with Dr. Vamsi Chavakula

PASD Microcast #100 – MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound Part 2 with Dr. Vamsi Chavakula

Update: 2025-04-17
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In episode #93 in June of 2024 we met Dr. Vamsi Chavakula for a discussion on MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound. Now we're back with part 2. 

Dr. Chavakula, affiliated with Sharp Healthcare, has recently completed his 50th MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound procedure for people with Parkinson's disease and essential tremor. In this episode we look at recent advancements in the technology, discuss some of the differences between focused ultrasound and deep brain stimulation, and talk about some of the history of these treatments.

Click here for more information on treating movement disorders at Sharp.

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PASD Microcast #100 – MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound Part 2 with Dr. Vamsi Chavakula

PASD Microcast #100 – MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound Part 2 with Dr. Vamsi Chavakula

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