A final option, less commonly used, is a technique called atherectomy. This treatment uses a device that cuts or grinds away the hardened deposition (atheroma) within the artery. Atherectomy is less ...

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 ...

In an analysis of propensity-score matched patients with peripheral artery disease, those who underwent atherectomy had a lower mortality rate than those who did not, researchers reported. Atherectomy ...

1. Which specialist should I consult for undergoing an atherectomy? You should consult a cardiologist or a vascular surgeon. 2. What happens during a cardiac catheterization? During a cardiac ...

WASHINGTON, DC—Orbital atherectomy offers no advantages in treating severely calcified lesions over conventional balloon angioplasty before DES implantation, according to new data from the randomized ...

ProPublica reporters are looking into the booming business around peripheral artery disease, a condition that afflicts 6.5 million Americans over age 40. It’s caused when fatty plaque builds up in a ...

SAN DIEGO, CA—Lesion preparation with upfront high-speed rotational atherectomy is safe, feasible, and more often successful as a primary strategy before DES implantation compared with modified ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Other tools for interventional cardiologists have come and gone, but atherectomy technology has persisted and — ...

The FDA today granted PMA approval to the Diamondback 360 Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System (OAS) for the treatment of severely calcified coronary arteries. Cardiovascular Systems, the manufacturer ...

The Phoenix atherectomy system combines the benefits of existing atherectomy systems to deliver a unique, hybrid atherectomy option to help physicians tailor the treatment approach for each patient.

Chronic atherosclerotic peripheral arterial disease commonly causes narrowing or blockage of lower limb arteries. Symptoms include intermittent claudication, ischaemic rest pain, ulceration and ...

The United States Atherectomy Devices Market is expected to expand from US$ 316.05 Million in 2024 to US$ 627.59 Million by 2033. The growth signifies an impressive Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) ...