| atheroma |
A deposit of fat and other substances in the inner lining of the artery wall which causes narrowing and a reduction of blood flow, on to which clots may form.
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| atherectomy |
a non-surgical procedure that involves removing plaque from the walls of arteries with a rotating blade.
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| atherosclerosis |
a type of arteriosclerosis caused by a build-up of plaque in the inner lining of an artery.
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| atherosclerosis |
Deposition of lipids and plaque formation in arteries, leading to hardening and decrease in size of arterial lumen.
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| atherectomy |
Removal of atherosclerotic plaques from an artery; requires introduction of rotary cutter into artery through a special catheter (thin tube).
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