What is rotational atherectomy in Cardiovascular Radiology?

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Thrombotic occlusion within a previously implanted coronary stent leading to acute vessel closure.

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A technique using a diamond-coated rotating burr to modify heavily calcified coronary plaques before stenting.

rotablation atherectomy

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rotational atherectomy IVT	Technical Term	Advanced	A technique using a diamond-coated rotating burr to modify heavily calcified cor...

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