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Atherectomy devices: technology update

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: Atherectomy is a procedure which is performed to remove atherosclerotic plaque from diseased arteries. Atherosclerotic plaques are localized in either coronary or peripheral arterial vasculature and may have different characteristics depending on the texture of the plaque. Atherectomy has been used effectively in treatment of both coronary and peripheral arterial disease. Atherectomy devices are designed differently to either cut, shave, sand, or vaporize these plaques and have different indications. In this article, current atherectomy devices are reviewed.

Source: Medical Devices Evidence and Research

DOI: 10.2147/mder.s50594

Authors: Nuri Akkus, Abdulrahman Abdulbaki, Enrique Jimenez, Neeraj Tandon

Institutions: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport, Overton Brooks VA Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,320