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Rotational atherectomy: A persistently relevant niche device
Author(s) -
Aghili Nima,
Kimmelstiel Carey
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
catheterization and cardiovascular interventions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.988
H-Index - 116
eISSN - 1522-726X
pISSN - 1522-1946
DOI - 10.1002/ccd.26226
Subject(s) - medicine , atherectomy , population , cardiology , radiology , stent , restenosis , environmental health
Key Points Rotational atherectomy is effective and safe in selected complex calcified lesions. Despite an older population with more comorbidities, rotational atherectomy is not associated with worse clinical outcomes. Coronary interventionalists need to be well‐trained in both the use of atherectomy techniques as well as how to manage potential complications.