When plaque builds up in arteries how does it get removed?
In: Biology
An atherectomy is the name of the procedure for removing plaque in your arteries. It involves inserting a long catheter through an artery in your groin and guiding it through to the spot of the blockage. Sometimes, we can even push dye in through the catheter, which we can see through a separate screen as it travels through the body. The dye shows us where the blockage is!
We can then remove the plaque through the same catheter, where there will be a either a sharp blade or laser to break down the plaque buildup.
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