Atherectomy of a coronary artery
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Atherectomy of a coronary artery
A directional atherectomy device cuts away plaque, which is then collected in the tip of the device.
A rotational extraction device spins at a high speed and pulverizes plaque, which is then safely washed away in your bloodstream. Or, the device may filter or capture the particles of plaque to remove them from the blood.
A transluminal extraction device cuts away plaque using tiny rotating blades. The loose plaque is sucked into a tube through a vacuum.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Robert A. Kloner, MD, PhD - Cardiology |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD - Diet and Nutrition |
| Last Updated | May 29, 2007 |
| Last updated: | May 29, 2007 |
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| Reviewed By: | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine, Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD - Diet and Nutrition |
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