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Atherectomy for Coronary Artery Disease
Atherectomy involves techniques similar to
those used for
angioplasty. The difference is that atherectomy uses a
cutting device (a blade or a whirling blade) to remove the plaque buildup from the artery wall.
See a picture of types of
atherectomy of a coronary artery 
.
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: May 10, 2010 |
| Medical Review: | E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine John A. McPherson, MD, FACC, FSCAI - Cardiology | |
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