An atherectomy is a minimally invasive procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery (blood vessel). Removing this plaque allows blood to flow more freely through the artery. An atherectomy treats ...

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 ...

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 ...

A novel atherectomy device that sands severely calcified coronary artery lesions to facilitate stent placement continues to demonstrate good long-term clinical efficacy and safety, according to a ...

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 ...