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What is the medical term meaning removal of yellowish plaque from arteries?
Endarterectomy
What is peripheral endarterectomy?
the surgical removal of fatty deposits, called plaque, from the walls of arteries other than those of the heart and brain.
What is yellow semi solid substance in the coronary arteries?
The arteries can form this yellow semi-solid substane after cholesteral builds up in the arteries and unless the condition is helped can cause heart attacks due to the blockage of blood flow thru the arteries
What clogs arteries forming heart attacks?
Plaque clogs arteries. Plaque comes from a diet of fatty foods.
Does plaque cause cancer?
No, plaque causes clogged arteries and veins.
What is a carotid endartectomy performed?
The medical procedure carotid endarterectomy entails the removal of plaque buildup from the carotid arteries. This is done through a small incision at the top of the neck.
What do arteries have in atherosclerosis?
They Have Narrowed Due To The Bild Up Of Plaque.
Cures of the plaque?
For dental plaque, chemicals and dental care. For plaque in arteries, eat less fatty food exercise more, stay healthy.
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 is atheosclerosis?
A disease of the arteries that is characterized by the accumulation of lipid containing material called plaque on the inner walls of the arteries
What causes athermatous plaque?
Atherosclerosis is a buildup of plaque, cells, and fatty deposits in the walls of arteries that can get worst over time.
What is thought to be the major promoter of fatty plaque buildup in the coronary arteries?
The major promoter of fatty plaque buildup in the coronary arteries is high cholesterol. High cholesterol can be treated with dietary changes or medication.
