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atherectomy

American  
[ath-uh-rek-tuh-mee] / ˌæθ əˈrɛk tə mi /

noun

  • atherectomies
    plural
  1. the removal of plaque from an artery by means of a tiny rotating cutting blade inserted through a catheter.


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Etymology

Origin of atherectomy

ather(oma) + -ectomy


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The volume of one of these procedures, called the atherectomy, has more than doubled in the past decade, according to an analysis of Medicare payment data.

From New York Times ● Apr. 9, 2024

Typical treatments may include balloon angioplasty, the placement of stents or the removal of plaque with a bladed catheter, also known as an atherectomy.

From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2023

In one encounter, a doctor deployed 33 devices in one procedure — three atherectomy devices, nine stents and 21 balloons.

From Salon ● Feb. 16, 2023

Hospitals were often hesitant to conduct atherectomy procedures because of the low reimbursement rates.

From Salon ● Feb. 16, 2023

At that point, more than 15 of their vascular devices had been used, including stents, balloons and those for atherectomy.

From Salon ● Feb. 16, 2023

Dr. Mustapha and Dr. Saab together billed Medicare for more than 2,600 atherectomies between 2018 and 2021, the Times analysis found.

From New York Times ● Apr. 9, 2024

The lawsuit comes amid growing concern about one of these procedures — atherectomies — after researchers and doctors have uncovered patterns of excessive and inappropriate use.

From Salon ● Feb. 16, 2023

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