Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Coronary Atherectomy

Percutaneous transluminal procedure for removing atheromatous plaque from the coronary arteries. Both directional (for removing focal atheromas) and rotational (for removing concentric atheromatous plaque) atherectomy devices have been used.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Percutaneous transluminal procedure for removing atheromatous plaque from the coronary arteries. Both directional (for removing focal atheromas) and rotational (for removing concentric atheromatous plaque) atherectomy devices have been used.

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Synonyms

13 entry terms
  • Atherectomy, Coronary
  • Atherectomies, Coronary
  • Coronary Atherectomies
  • Directional Coronary Atherectomy
  • Rotational Atherectomy
  • Atherectomies, Directional Coronary
  • Atherectomies, Rotational
  • Atherectomy, Directional Coronary
  • Atherectomy, Rotational
  • Coronary Atherectomies, Directional
  • Coronary Atherectomy, Directional
  • Directional Coronary Atherectomies
  • Rotational Atherectomies

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Previous Indexing

  • Coronary Arteriosclerosis (1989-1992)

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WG 169

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Coronary Atherectomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D017225. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D017225
  2. Coronary Atherectomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q67274807