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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 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 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 are the most effective arterial plaque removal drugs available on the market today?
The most effective arterial plaque removal drugs currently available on the market are statins, which work by lowering cholesterol levels in the blood and reducing the buildup of plaque in the arteries. Other medications, such as PCSK9 inhibitors and ezetimibe, may also be prescribed to help lower cholesterol and prevent further plaque formation. It is important to consult with a healthcare provider to determine the best treatment plan for individual needs.
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 medical condition is caused by plaque?
Plaque builds up in large- and medium-sized arteries as people get older, more in some people than others depending on lifestyle and hereditary factors. This build up is a vascular disease called atherosclerosis
