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performed to restore the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the heart, to relieve chest pain, and to prevent heart attacks. It may be done on patients with chest pain who have not responded to other medical therapy
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What is an atherectomy?
An atherectomy is a surgical procedure to remove plaque from an artery.
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
Describe atherectomy to treat ischemia?
Atherectomy, in which the surgeon shaves off and removes strips of plaque from the blocked artery.
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 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
What is the cpt code for Percutaneous transluminal fem- pop atherectomy?
37227
What is Cpt code for percutaneous transluminal fem-pop atherectomy?
37227
What is the cpt code for percutaneous transluminal fem-pop atherectomy?
37227
To what procedures is enhanced external counterpulsation seen as an alternative?
balloon angioplasty , stent placement, rotoblation, atherectomy, or brachytherapy
What are serious but infrquent complications of atherectomy?
blood vessel holes, blood vessel wall tears, or reduced blood flow to the heart
How is Transluminal extraction coronary atherectomy performed?
uses a device that cuts plaque off vessel walls and vacuums it into a bottle. It is used to clear bypass grafts.
