Patient Health InfoAtherectomy
During a Atherectomy, the plaque which has built up to narrow your coronary or peripheral arteries will be shaved away and removed using a tiny device at the end of a catheter. There are many types of atherectomy devices. Your doctor will determine which type will perform better in your arteries. These may include one of the following:
Laser Atherectomy
Directional Atherectomy
Orbital Atherectomy
Rotational Atherectomy