Open AccessIntravascular ultrasound evaluation of the effect of rotational atherectomy in obstructive atherosclerotic coronary artery disease.
Author(s) -
Gary S. Mintz,
Benjamin N. Potkin,
Gad Keren,
Lowell F. Satler,
Augusto D. Pichard,
K.M. Kent,
Jeffrey J. Popma,
M.B. Leon
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
circulation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 7.795
H-Index - 607
eISSN - 1524-4539
pISSN - 0009-7322
DOI - 10.1161/01.cir.86.5.1383
Subject(s) - medicine , intravascular ultrasound , lumen (anatomy) , atherectomy , balloon , angioplasty , calcification , radiology , lesion , artery , circumflex , ultrasound , coronary arteries , restenosis , cardiology , stent , surgery
High-speed rotational atherectomy uses a diamond-coated, elliptical burr to abrade occlusive atherosclerosis, especially noncompliant calcified plaque.
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