Procedure used to treat coronary artery disease in which a small catheter is passed into the involved artery by way of a percutaneous incision. The catheter contains a small blade that rotates and shaves away a portion of the obstructive atherosclerotic debris, which is collected in a chamber and discarded. Although used in several larger medical centers, this technique is not widely available.
Surgical removal of a fatty or lipid deposit (atheroma) in an artery.
The removal of atherosclerotic plaque from arteries with rotating drills or lasers.
A non-surgical method used to treat diseased arteries, involving the utilization of a rotating device that removes or shaves off obstructive material within the artery.