Describe atherectomy to treat ischemia

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∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/19/2019

Atherectomy, in which the surgeon shaves off and removes strips of plaque from the blocked artery.

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Describe laser angioplasty to treat ischemia?

Laser angioplasty, in which a catheter with a laser tip is inserted to burn or break down the plaque.

How do you describe symptomatic ischemia?

Symptomatic ischemia is characterized by chest pain called angina pectoris.

What is an atherectomy?

An atherectomy is a surgical procedure to remove plaque from an artery.

With allopathic treatment for ischemia which surgeries are performed?

Surgical procedures include percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, coronary artery bypass graft surgery and experimental procedures; atherectomy; laser angioplasty; stent implants.

Describe the stent implant procedure to treat ischemia?

Insertion of a metal coil, called a stent, that can be implanted permanently to keep a blocked artery open. This stenting procedure is becoming more common.

Where is atherectomy performed?

Performed in a cardiac catheterization lab, atherectomy is also called removal of plaque from the coronary arteries. It can be used instead of, or along with, balloon angioplasty. Atherectomy is successful about 95% of the time

What types of atherectomy are there?

rotational, directional, and transluminal extraction. Rotational atherectomy uses a high speed rotating shaver to grind up plaque. Directional atherectomy was the first type approved, but is no longer commonly used

How is atherectomy performed?

Atherectomy uses a rotating shaver or other device placed on the end of a catheter to slice away or destroy plaque

How do you describe myocardial ischemia?

Myocardial ischemia is a coronary artery disease during which the heart tissue is slowly or suddenly starved of oxygen and other nutrients. Eventually, the affected heart tissue will die.

How is the patient prepared for atherectomy?

The day before atherectomy, the patient takes medication to prevent blood clots and may be asked to bathe and shampoo with an antiseptic skin cleaner

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What surgeries treat angina associated with ischemia?

Surgical procedures include percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty and coronary artery bypass graft surgery.

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