What is it? An atherectomy is a minimally invasive treatment
used to remove fatty deposits (plaque) from the arteries, thus
eliminating blockage and improving blood flow. This is done by
inserting a catheter into an artery in the arm or leg and,
guided by X-ray technology, cutting and suctioning the soft
plaque from the affected area. Rotablation is a procedure
performed on plaque that has hardened and become calcified. An
olive-shaped, diamond-tipped burr, called a rotational
atherectomy catheter, is rotated at a high speed within the
artery and pulverizes the plaque into small particles that are
then washed away by the bloodstream and filtered out of the body
by the liver and spleen. These techniques are effective for
atherosclerosis and are commonly used for peripheral arterial
disease in the lower extremities. Our expert team of
cardiologists and peripheral vascular surgeons are trained in
evaluating, diagnosing and treating patients with varying
degrees of atherosclerosis and can tailor the best treatmen