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[Percutaneous coronary atherectomy by the Simpson's technique]
1Universidade Federal do Rio Grande, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre.
Arquivos Brasileiros De Cardiologia
|October 1, 1991
Summary
Directional coronary atherectomy (DCA) successfully treated restenosis after angioplasty in three patients. This plaque-removing procedure offers a promising alternative for specific coronary artery disease cases.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
- Vascular Surgery
Background:
- Coronary artery disease often involves plaque buildup, leading to restenosis after procedures like percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA).
- Directional coronary atherectomy (DCA) is an interventional technique designed to remove atheromatous plaque from coronary arteries.