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  1. Atherectomy: Procedure Details & Purpose - Cleveland Clinic

    Oct 19, 2022 · An atherectomy is a minimally invasive way to remove plaque from blood vessels, opening up your arteries so your blood can flow normally. Healthcare providers often use this …

  2. Atherectomy - Wikipedia

    Unlike angioplasty and stents, which push plaque into the vessel wall, atherectomy cuts plaque from the wall of the artery. While atherectomy is usually employed to treat arteries it can be …

  3. What to Expect From an Atherectomy - WebMD

    Feb 11, 2024 · An atherectomy is a minimally invasive procedure used to remove fatty plaque from arteries and improve blood and oxygen flow to your heart muscle.

  4. Atherectomy Procedure | Houston Methodist

    Atherectomy is a catheter-based procedure used to remove plaque buildup in the arteries. Your doctor may recommend an atherectomy if the plaque is very hard or a blockage still exists …

  5. What is the atherectomy heart procedure? - Medical News Today

    Apr 22, 2024 · What is an atherectomy? Read on to learn more about this heart procedure, including what it involves, who is a suitable candidate, and its risks and effectiveness.

  6. Atherectomy - Vascular surgery | Northwell Health

    Learn more about atherectomy, a procedure in which a catheter with a sharp blade on the end is used to remove plaque from a blood vessel, and our approach to the treatment at Northwell …

  7. Atherectomy - Stanford Health Care

    In an atherectomy, the plaque is shaved or vaporized away with tiny rotating blades or a laser on the end of a catheter (a thin, flexible tube). This procedure is used to treat peripheral artery …

  8. Atherectomy Heart Procedure: What’s Involved, Risks, Benefits

    Nov 15, 2022 · What Is an Atherectomy and What Does It Involve? An atherectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that removes plaque buildup from the arteries and reduces symptoms of …

  9. Atherectomy Procedure | United Vein & Vascular Centers®

    An atherectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that removes plaque buildup from the arteries. This procedure restores blood flow to the heart for improved circulation and health …

  10. Atherectomy - Penn Medicine

    During atherectomy, your provider uses a catheter (a long, narrow tube) with a sharp blade, laser, or rotating device on the end to scrape away, dissolve, or break up plaque without making a …