Healio

Role of atherectomy in endovascular interventions up for debate

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . NEW ORLEANS — Atherectomy appears to have its place in practice, but experts remain somewhat divided over how ...
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Percutaneous laser atherectomy as an adjunct to balloon angioplasty (with or without stenting) for peripheral arterial disease

Chronic atherosclerotic peripheral arterial disease commonly causes narrowing or blockage of lower limb arteries. Symptoms include intermittent claudication, ischaemic rest pain, ulceration and ...
Medscape

Atherectomy Trial of Calcified Lesion Surprises

WASHINGTON, DC — Atherectomy has no advantage over conventional balloon angioplasty for the treatment of severe calcified lesions, according to unexpected results from the largest trial of the ...
Nature

Comparison of mid-outcome among bare metal stent, atherectomy with or without drug-coated balloon angioplasty for femoropopliteal arterial occlusion

Femoropopliteal (FP) artery stenosis/occlusion is one of the most common lower extremity arterial occlusions, and approximately 10–15% of patients with claudication will develop critical ...
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Percutaneous atherectomy of femoropopliteal arterial lesions with plaque excision devices

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous atherectomy of femoropopliteal arterial lesions with plaque excision devices. This involves using a special cutting device to remove excess debris inside ...
Healio

Directional atherectomy followed by DCB effective to treat complex peripheral lesions

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Brian G. DeRubertis, MD, FACS, professor of surgery in the division of vascular and endovascular surgery at the ...
Nature

Laser light show—targeting in-stent restenosis in peripheral arteries with excimer laser atherectomy

Laser atherectomy uses light to break down hyperplastic tissue in an atherosclerotic plaque or restenosis of a stented lesion. In a new paper published in JACC Cardiovascular Interventions, ...
ProPublica

Do You Have Experience With Peripheral Artery Disease? Have You Had a Procedure on Your Leg? Tell Us About It.

ProPublica reporters are looking into the booming business around peripheral artery disease, a condition that afflicts 6.5 million Americans over age 40. It’s caused when fatty plaque builds up in a ...
News Medical

Expanded access to rotational atherectomy maintains safety in PCI procedures

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a standard treatment for significant coronary artery disease. Cardiologists use a catheter to place a stent that opens up the blockage and restores blood ...
Medindia

Atherectomy - Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which specialist should I consult for undergoing an atherectomy? You should consult a cardiologist or a vascular surgeon. 2. What happens during a cardiac catheterization? During a cardiac ...
Medindia

Atherectomy - Glossary

Atheromatous plaque: An area or lesion inside an artery which can reduce or block blood flow. Catheterization: The insertion of a hollow tube into a body cavity or conduit to drain off or inject ...