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 ...

For patients with peripheral arterial disease, the mainstay of initial treatment is always risk factor modification, ambulation, and compliance with guideline-based medical therapies. However, for ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In adults with peripheral arterial disease, a directional atherectomy system significantly reduced vessel ...