atherectomy

atherectomy
The surgical procedure to remove plaque from an artery.

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  • Atherectomy — A procedure for opening up an artery by removing the plaque (atheroma) produced by the build up of cholesterol and other fatty substances in the inner lining of the artery from atherosclerosis ( hardening of the arteries ). Atherectomy is done… …   Medical dictionary

  • atherectomy catheter — a catheter containing a rotating cutter and a collecting chamber for debris, used for atherectomy and endarterectomy; it is inserted percutaneously under radiographic guidance …   Medical dictionary

  • atherectomy — /ath euh rek teuh mee/, n., pl. atherectomies. the removal of plaque from an artery by means of a tiny rotating cutting blade inserted through a catheter. [ATHER(OMA) + ECTOMY] * * * …   Universalium

  • atherectomy — /ath euh rek teuh mee/, n., pl. atherectomies. the removal of plaque from an artery by means of a tiny rotating cutting blade inserted through a catheter. [ATHER(OMA) + ECTOMY] …   Useful english dictionary

  • directional atherectomy — atherectomy performed using a directional atherectomy catheter …   Medical dictionary

  • directional atherectomy catheter — a type of atherectomy catheter whose direction can be shifted to shave off additional plaque …   Medical dictionary

  • rotational atherectomy — rotablation …   Medical dictionary

  • transluminal atherectomy — see under endarterectomy …   Medical dictionary

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