Atherectomy for a coronary artery

A rotational cutting device spins at a high speed and pulverizes plaque, which is then washed away in your bloodstream.

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Adam Husney MDE. Gregory Thompson MDMartin J. Gabica MDRakesh K. Pai MDRobert A. Kloner MD PhD

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Atherectomy for a coronary artery

Rotational cutting device removing plaque

A rotational cutting device spins at a high speed and pulverizes plaque, which is then washed away in your bloodstream.

Current as ofApril 9, 2019

Author: Healthwise Staff
Rakesh K. Pai, MD – Cardiology, Electrophysiology
Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine
E. Gregory Thompson, MD – Internal Medicine
Martin J. Gabica, MD – Family Medicine
Robert A. Kloner, MD, PhD – Cardiology

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Medical review

Adam Husney MDE. Gregory Thompson MDMartin J. Gabica MDRakesh K. Pai MDRobert A. Kloner MD PhD

Last Updated

04/09/2019

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