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Charles Theodore Dotter

This video examines the life and legacy of Charles Theodore Dotter, the visionary physician widely recognized as the father of interventional radiology. The text explores how Dotter’s mechanical ingenuity and "radical" willingness to experiment led to the invention of the safety guidewire, percutaneous arterial stenting, and his landmark achievement, the first transluminal angioplasty in 1964. Beyond his technical milestones, the narrative highlights a recurring theme of innovation over surgery, documenting Dotter's lifelong pursuit to replace the traditional scalpel with catheter-based therapies to reduce patient risk. The source also provides a colorful portrait of Dotter’s flamboyant personality and personal passions, illustrating how his unconventional approach and perseverance eventually transformed the medical landscape despite years of skepticism from his peers.