Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . NEW ORLEANS — Atherectomy appears to have its place in practice, but experts remain somewhat divided over how ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Brian G. DeRubertis, MD, FACS, professor of surgery in the division of vascular and endovascular surgery at the ...

Researchers found in a review of data from three large studies that a minimally invasive treatment to treat peripheral artery disease offers a safe alternative to standard surgery. Peripheral artery ...

WASHINGTON, DC — Atherectomy has no advantage over conventional balloon angioplasty for the treatment of severe calcified lesions, according to unexpected results from the largest trial of the ...

Chronic atherosclerotic peripheral arterial disease commonly causes narrowing or blockage of lower limb arteries. Symptoms include intermittent claudication, ischaemic rest pain, ulceration and ...

VIVA Sponsored REALITY Study Assessing Vessel Preparation and Treatment in Severe Calcified Lesions Expands to Germany; Principal Investigators Named; First Patient Enrolled DUBLIN and SAN JOSE, Calif ...

1. Which specialist should I consult for undergoing an atherectomy? You should consult a cardiologist or a vascular surgeon. 2. What happens during a cardiac catheterization? During a cardiac ...

ProPublica reporters are looking into the booming business around peripheral artery disease, a condition that afflicts 6.5 million Americans over age 40. It’s caused when fatty plaque builds up in a ...

"The Rotarex™ Atherectomy System is quick and efficient for treating arterial lesions," said Dr. Prakash Krishnan, a cardiologist from New York. "With ability to use it for both atherectomy and ...

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a standard treatment for significant coronary artery disease. Cardiologists use a catheter to place a stent that opens up the blockage and restores blood ...