atherectomy

American  

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

noun

plural

atherectomies

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

Example Sentences

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

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

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

From Salon • Feb. 16, 2023